Pinto Bean And Cheddar Patties
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 15 ounces canned pinto beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup shredded fat-free cheddar cheese
- 1 roasted red chili pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup prepared salsa
- Heat broiler.
- Place 1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs on a baking sheet and toast under broiler for several seconds or until browned. Remove; let stand 5 minutes.
- Mash beans in a mixing bowl. Add cheese, chile, toasted breadcrumbs, chili powder, cumin, oregano, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Form mixture into 4 patties about 3 inches across. Dredge patties in remaining 1/2 cup untoasted breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a medium saute pan over medium heat. Cook patties until crisp and golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Serve hot with 2 tbsp fresh salsa.
breadcrumbs, pinto beans, cheddar cheese, red chili pepper, chili powder, ground cumin, oregano, olive oil, salsa
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/pinto-bean-and-cheddar-patties-298634 (may not work)