


There are some health concerns concerning all smoked foods, but from what I've read, liquid smoke is filtered really well. Plus, I usually only use a couple drops each time I use it since it has such a strong flavor.
To cook the beans: Rinse dried white beans well, (I tend to cook about 1lb. at a time), and pick through them to look for pebbles or dirt. Soak the beans in a bowl of cold water overnight. In the morning, rinse the beans a couple times in cold water. Put the beans in a big pot. Add enough vegetable broth until the beans are covered by an inch or so. Season with some black pepper, a little salt, a few drops of liquid smoke, and some hot sauce. You can taste for seasoning as the beans are cooking and make adjustments. You can also add some very finely diced onion. Cook the beans until they are just tender. Cooked this way, you can use the beans in bean cakes, salads, soups, and even make baked beans.
**Note- the photo of Paula, and the photo of the liquid smoke are both from the web.
Please see tha delicious vegan feast Wendy at Pink Stripes made this week.

Bean Cake Recipe:
3 cups leftover cooked white beans
all-purpose flour, enough to bind patties
oil for frying
In a medium bowl, coarsely mash beans with a fork and add flour until well combined. Shape bean mixture into 4 patties. Fry patties in oil in a medium skillet until lightly browned and crispy.
Paula serves her bean cakes on white bread with onions and mayo. I did use white bread, but instead of onions and mayo, I used BBQ sauce.
Also, I baked my bean cakes instead of frying them. I baked them in a 325F oven for about 20 minutes. They still came out browned and crispy.
Surprisingly, these bean cakes were really delicious. Super simple to make, but so tasty. I am definitely making them again, and may try to find ways to incorporate the cakes into other dishes.
This recipe is a keeper. Thanks Paula!

Please see tha delicious vegan feast Wendy at Pink Stripes made this week.
Wow! A vegan dish from Paula Deen. Great info about liquid smoke. I'll have to try it.
ReplyDeleteYour bean cake sandwiches look yummy!
I am also totally surprised to see a vegan Paula Deen dish; it seems like every time I see her on TV she starts with a pound of butter! The beancakes sound good.
ReplyDeleteThank you Wendy and Margot! I do like Paula Deen even though she's not the most veg-friendly cook. She just seems so sweet and she has such a cute family.
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