These adult- and kid-friendly Mexican Potato and Bean Cakes are a delicious memory of time Desi and I spent in Morelia, a quiet city nestled high in the hills of the Michoacan state of Mexico, and lined wall-to-wall with historic cathedrals and colleges. This was more than a decade ago, but I remember the city’s distinctive and even eclectic charm. A grand aqueduct that looks like a procession of arches marched around the outskirts. The streets buzzed with students, stores crammed with charming artefacts, and tourists looking to just relax or worship. The food was just as interesting and diverse. There were traditional bakeries churning out vast quantities of cakes, candy shops selling traditionally made dolce, including a fruit-based sweet said to have originated here, modern coffee shops and cafes, and rather good restaurants where you could dine al fresco while street singers serenaded you. When we travel, our days are a huge blur of running breathlessly from place to place. But in places like Morelia, there is little to do other than go with the tranquil flow. One of our favorite things to do was to relax at a restaurant across the street from the huge and beautiful cathedral in the city’s center. We’d order a big cup of coffee, sit back and watch the world go by. Vegetarian and even vegan food was not hard to find, with a few adjustments, and I even discovered a vegetarian restaurant where I ate a delicious burger with a potato and bean patty stuffed inside of it. That’s the dish that inspired this recipe, which I first shared with you many years ago on this blog. Instead of serving it in a bun (it would be delicious that way too), I serve it with a fresh, salsa-like sauce of tomatoes and shallots. It is so divine, you’ll eat it by the spoonful. Check to get new recipe updates by email.
Cinco de Mayo is almost upon us, and this would be a great recipe to snack on or serve as an appetizer. It is even very kid-friendly, as Jay would agree wholeheartedly. If you made this recipe, be sure to stop by and let me know. Or take a photo and share it on Instagram with the tag @holycowvegan. Happy cooking!
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