Ingredients
2 cups beans
canned
low-sodium (or cooked)
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
Steps
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 Facts
| Nutrients | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Calories | 141 |
| Total Fat | 5 g |
| Saturated Fat | 1 g |
| Cholesterol | 23 mg |
| Sodium | 168 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 19 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 4 g |
| Total Sugars | 1 g |
| Added Sugars included | 1 g |
| Protein | 5 g |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
| Calcium | 50 mg |
| Iron | 2 mg |
| Potassium | 181 mg |
U.S. Department of Agriculture. MyPlate Kitchen Website. Italian Bean Patties. Recipe source: Montana State University Extension Service Nutrition Education Program. Available at MyPlate.gov/MyPlateKitchen. Access date: 09-05-2024.