Pinto Bean Cake

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup grated apple
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1/2 cup milk

Preparation Time:

20 minutes

Cooking Time:

20 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Moderate)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a large bowl, mash the pinto beans until mostly smooth.
3. Stir in the onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, apple, and cilantro.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
5. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
6. Fold in the beaten egg and milk.
7. Pour the batter into a greased and floured 8x8-inch baking dish.
8. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutritional Information:

Per serving (1/8 of recipe):

• Calories: 180
• Fat: 5g
• Carbohydrates: 30g
• Protein: 10g
• Fiber: 5g

Dish Characteristics:

• Savory and flavorful
• Moist and tender
• Easy to make
• Perfect for a hearty breakfast, lunch, or dinner
• Can be served with salsa, guacamole, or sour cream

User Comments:

• "This pinto bean cake is so delicious! It's full of flavor and has a great texture."
• "I love that this recipe uses apple. It adds a unique sweetness that balances out the spiciness."
• "This is a great way to use up leftover pinto beans. I'll definitely be making this again."
• "I made this for my family and they all loved it. It's a great dish to serve at a potluck or party."
• "This pinto bean cake is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. I added a bit of corn and black beans for extra flavor and texture."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you don't have diced tomatoes with green chilies, you can use regular diced tomatoes and add a chopped jalapeño pepper for heat.
• You can also add other vegetables to this recipe, such as corn, black beans, or zucchini.
• This recipe can be made gluten-free by using gluten-free flour.
• If you want a crispier crust, you can bake the pinto bean cake for a few minutes longer.