Italian Bean Patties
Makes:
8 servings
Combine your favorite beans with herbs and spices to make a delicious patty for dinner tonight!
Ingredients
- 2 cups low-sodium canned beans, canned (or cooked from dry)
- 1 egg (beaten)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 cup bread crumbs (dry, or cracker crumbs)
- 1/8 cup cornmeal (or all purpose flour)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or cooking oil of your choice)
Directions
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- In a large bowl, mash beans. Add egg and spices and stir to mix evenly.
- Stir in bread crumbs. If mixture seems too wet add more breadcrumbs, 1 tablespoon at a time until mixture resembles meatloaf.
- Shape into little sausages or patties. Roll in cornmeal or flour.
- Fry slowly in vegetable oil over medium heat until crusty and golden brown.
Notes
- Serve in place of hamburgers and add toppings.
- Serve in place of breakfast sausage.
Montana State University Extension Service
Nutrition Education Program
