Black Bean Patty Recipe

JENNIE'S BLACK BEAN PATTY RECIPE 

 

INGREDIENTS NEEDED:

• 2 cans of black beans, drained 
• 1 tsp garlic, minced
• 1 tsp cumin 
• 1/4 tsp salt 
• 1 egg white (from a large egg) 
• 1/4-1/2 cup of your favorite cheese 
• 1/4 cup of red onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup of mushroom, chopped (optional) 
• 1/2-1 cup of Panko bread crumbs 
• Anything else that you think would be fun to add! (Jalapenos, bell peppers, etc)

INSTRUCTIONS: 
In a medium bowl combine 1 1/2 cup of beans, garlic, cumin, and salt. With a fork partially mash the beans. Till they look like this:

 In a food processor or blender, combine remaining beans and egg white...

Until it looks like this: Should be a bit soupy.

 Pour soupy mixture into bowl with the rest of the beans then add cheese, onions, mushrooms, and all your fixings.

 Start by adding 1/2 cup of Panko bread crumbs and continue to add bread crumbs until you get a consistency you can form into patties.
It should look something like this:

Then in a pan put a tiny bit of olive oil and turn the burner onto low/medium heat. Cook for about 4 minutes a side. 

Put on a whole wheat bun next to some salad or green beans and you've got yourself a healthy meal. Enjoy! 

Nutritional Information for a single patty in which I used mushrooms, onions, and pepperjack cheese is as follows: 

Calories: 150

Fat: 4 Grams

Protein: 7 Grams

Carbs: 15 Grams