Potato and adzuki bean patties

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupAdzuki beans -- dried
5mediumsPotatoes -- unpeeled
1Egg
2tablespoonsButter
Pepper -- to taste
3tablespoonsFresh parsley -- chopped
1cupParmesan cheese -- grated
½cupVegetable oil

Directions

Soak beans overnight in the refrigerator. Drain. Cook potatoes in enough water to cover. Drain, reserving 1 cup water. Peel potatoes, then mash them together with egg, butter, and pepper, and set aside.

Cook beans, covered, in reserved potato water until tender and water is absorbed. (About 45-50 minutes) Combine beans, parsley and potato mixture.

Shape into 12 patties and coat with cheese.

Heat oil in a large skillet and fry patties on both sides until golden brown.

Recipe By : Rodale's Basic Natural Foods Cookbook From Gemini's MASSIVE MealMaster collection at www.synapse.com/~gemini