High Protein Turkey & Black Bean Egg Cakes (Budget Friendly Dinner)
Crispy ground turkey and black bean protein cakes cooked in a skillet with eggs cracked right into the center. The yolks stay slightly runny and create a rich sauce that soaks into the crispy patties.
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 1 Lb Ground Turkey
- 3/4 Cup Black Beans (Drained and Lightly Mashed)
- 1/2 Cup Cottage Cheese
- 1/2 Cup Reduced Fat Shredded Cheese (Any Kind)
- 1/3 Cup Panko Breadcrumbs
- 1 Egg (for the mixture)
- 4 Eggs for Topping
- 1/2 Tsp EACH: Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Paprika, Salt, Pepper
- 1.5 Tbl Olive Oil
- Chopped Parsley (Optional, for topping)
Instructions
- In a large bowl combine Ground Turkey, Mashed Black Beans, Cottage Cheese, Reduced Fat Cheese, Panko Breadcrumbs, 1 Egg, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Paprika, Salt, and Pepper. Mix until everything is evenly combined.
- Form the mixture into 4 large thick patties, about 1½ inches thick. Use your thumb or the back of a spoon to press a shallow well into the center of each patty.
- Heat Olive Oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place the patties in the skillet and cook 4–5 minutes until the bottom is crispy. Carefully flip the patties.
- Crack 1 egg into the center well of each patty. Cover the skillet and cook 4–6 minutes until the egg whites set but the yolks remain slightly runny. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve immediately.