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Close-up of a bowl stacked with Jamaican black bean patties.

Jamaican Black Bean Patties

Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American, Carribean, Jamaican Cuisine
Diet: Vegetarian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 8 patties
Calories: 510kcal
Author: Shruthi Baskaran-Makanju
These Jamaican patties have flaky puff pastry and bold jerk spice—big batch, freezer-friendly, weeknight easy, tested and ready to devour.
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Ingredients

  • 3 cans black beans 15 ounces each, drained and mashed
  • 3 teaspoons Jamaican jerk seasoning store-bought or homemade (see Homemade Seasoning below)
  • ¾ cup plain breadcrumbs
  • 1 box frozen puff pastry 2 sheets, thawed
  • plant milk or oil Optional, for brushing tops

Jamaican Jerk Seasoning (Homemade)

  • 2 teaspoons ground allspice
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper adjust to taste
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • ¾ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, combine mashed black beans, jerk seasoning (or all seasoning ingredients if making from scratch), and breadcrumbs. Stir until evenly combined.
  • Unfold each puff pastry sheet onto a lightly floured surface. Cut each sheet into 4 equal rectangles (8 total). Spoon 3 to 4 tablespoons bean mixture onto one half of each rectangle, leaving a ½-inch border. Fold pastry over filling to form a rectangle or a triangle. Press edges with a fork to seal.
  • Place patties on prepared sheet. Brush tops lightly with plant milk or oil. Bake until golden brown and crisp, 25 to 30 minutes, rotating the sheet halfway through baking.
  • Serve warm on buns, in wraps, or over salad greens.

Notes

  • For extra crunch, pan-fry baked patties in a lightly oiled skillet over medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes per side. Optional — does not affect cooking time listed. 
  • Substitute taco seasoning for a milder, Tex-Mex profile.
  • Keep puff pastry cold during assembly for best flakiness.

Nutrition

Calories: 510kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Sodium: 447mg | Potassium: 417mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 190IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 4mg