Dessert for 8
Black Bean Farro Cakes
Tender black beans and farro form herb-filled cakes that bake until firm, then pair with pico de gallo and cilantro lime slaw.
Typical price
$2.20for 4 servings
$0.55 per serving$2.20 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 590 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianDairy-freeBudgetDesserts
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Canned beans$0.09/oz typical | 6.5 oz | $0.58Typical price |
| Quinoa, couscous, barley$0.20/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.40Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.39Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 2 | $0.60Typical price |
| Bread crumbs$0.14/oz typical | 4 oz | $0.56Typical price |
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | a little | $0.04Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 0.5 | $0.56Typical price |
| Salsa$0.14/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.14Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $4.39 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilSalt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried black beans
- 6 tbsp olive oil
- 1/3 cup farro
- 1 small white onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup coarse fresh bread crumbs
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- kosher salt
- coarse ground black pepper
- 1 recipe pico de gallo
- 1 recipe cilantro lime slaw
Steps
- Soak the black beans in water for 480 minutes.
- Drain the beans, cover them with fresh water, and simmer for 45 minutes until tender.
- Simmer the farro in water for 25 minutes, then drain it well.
- Cook the onion and garlic in 2 tablespoons oil for 10 minutes, then combine them with mashed beans, farro, eggs, bread crumbs, thyme, cilantro, salt, and pepper.
- Shape the mixture into eight cakes and place them on an oiled baking sheet.
- Bake at 400 F for 30 minutes, turning halfway, until firm and the eggs are fully cooked; serve with pico de gallo and cilantro lime slaw.
Swaps
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Canned beans for Dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices
- Bread crumbs for Stuffing mixabout $0.16/oz more at typical prices
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