Italian Bean Patties
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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)
Instructions
- 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.
Nutrition
| Calories | 141 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 5 g |
| Total Fat | 5 g |
| Saturated Fat | 1 g |
| Cholesterol | 23 mg |
| Sodium | 168 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 19 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 4 g |
U.S. Department of Agriculture, MyPlate Kitchen (public domain), via the Internet Archive. Source: Montana State University Extension Service Nutrition Education Program