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Italian Bean Patties

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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

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. In a large bowl, mash beans. Add egg and spices and stir to mix evenly.
  3. Stir in bread crumbs. If mixture seems too wet add more breadcrumbs, 1 tablespoon at a time until mixture resembles meatloaf.
  4. Shape into little sausages or patties. Roll in cornmeal or flour.
  5. 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.
Source:

Montana State University Extension Service
Nutrition Education Program

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (175g)
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 157
Total Fat 5 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 26 mg
Sodium 191 mg
Carbohydrates 21 g
Dietary Fiber 5 g
Total Sugars 1 g
Added Sugars included 1 g
Protein 6 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 50 mg
Iron 2 mg
Potassium 229 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 157
Total Fat 5 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g
Linoleic Acid 2 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.2 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 26 mg
Carbohydrates 21 g
Dietary Fiber 5 g
Total Sugars 1 g
Added Sugars included 1 g
Protein 6 g
Minerals
Calcium 50 mg
Potassium 229 mg
Sodium 191 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 2 mg
Magnesium 30 mg
Phosphorus 105 mg
Selenium 7 mg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 11 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.1 mg
Vitamin B12 0.1 mcg
Vitamin C 2 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 6 mcg
Folate 64 mcg
Thiamin 0.2 mg
Riboflavin 0.2 mg
Niacin 1 mg
Choline 37 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Grains 1/2 ounces
Vegetables 1/4 cups
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