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Italian Bean Patties

Combine your favorite beans with herbs and spices to make a delicious patty for dinner tonight!

stack of bean patties

Makes: 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 can low-sodium canned beans, drained and rinsed (or cooked from dry)
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • ¾ cup whole wheat breadcrumbs (or cracker crumbs)
  • 2 tablespoons cornmeal (or all-purpose flour)
  • 2 tablespoons oil

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, mash beans. Add egg and spices and stir to mix evenly.
  2. Stir in breadcrumbs. If mixture seems too wet, add 1 tablespoon of breadcrumbs at a time until mixture resembles meatloaf.
  3. Shape into little patties. Roll in cornmeal or flour.
  4. Pan fry slowly in oil over medium heat until crusty and golden brown.

Recipe from: Montana State University Extension Service, Nutrition Education Program, adapted by the USDA Food and Nutrition Administration.