Sweet Corn Tamale Cakes

Name: Sweet Corn Tamale Cakes
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ½ cup quinoa; ½ cup water; ½ cup reduced sodium vegetable broth; 1 large egg (beaten); ½ cup frozen corn kernels (thawed); 2 scallions (finely chopped (¼ cup)); ¼ cup shredded low fat mozzarella cheese; ¼ cup whole wheat flour; 2 Tbsp 1% milk; ¼ tsp salt; ⅛ tsp hot pepper sauce (I used Tobasco); ⅛ tsp ground black pepper; olive oil cooking spray; 15 oz black beans, rinsed and drained (1 can); 1½ cups halved grape or cherry tomatoes; 1 jalapeño pepper (seeded and finely diced ); ¼ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro; ¼ cup diced red onion; ¼ cup chopped red bell pepper; Lime juice (to taste); ⅛ tsp salt; prepared salsa; sliced avocado or prepared guacamole

Instructions

Prep:40minCook:20min

This delicious sweet corn tamale cakes recipe is a healthy copycat makeover of the classic Cheesecake Factory dish! They’re packed with flavor, easy to make, and have the perfect blend of wholesome ingredients. Served with a light and refreshing black bean salsa, this recipe is perfect for an appetizer or light dinner!

Updated at: Thu, 24 Jul 2025 03:11:45 GMT