Spicy bean patties

2 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
6ouncesCanned white kidney beans
1cupCooked brown rice
1cupEgg Beaters 99% Real Egg
Product
3tablespoonsPlain dried bread crumbs
¼teaspoonMexican seasoning
1dashGround red pepper
1dashSalt
¼cupDiced red bell peppers
¼cupChopped scallions
1tablespoonFinely chopped green chili
Peppers
1Clove garlic, minced

Directions

Preheat oven to 400. Using a fork in medium mixing bowl mash beans; add rice, egg substitute, bread crumbs, Mexican seasoning, ground red pepper, and salt and stir thoroughly to combine, set aside.

Spray small nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray and heal; add bell pepper, scallions, chili pepper and garlic and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently until softened about 1 min. Add to bean mixture and stir to combine. Shape bean mixture into 4 equal patties. Spray nonstick baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray and arrange patties on baking sheet. If desired brush each patty with ¼ t oil (this will add about 4gms fat per serving) and bake for 15 min.

Carefully turn each patty over and brush with ¼ t of oil and bake 5 min longer. These can also be heated in a nonstick skillet sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. Be careful not to overcook.

Nutrition (per serving): 233 calories Saturated fat 0 g Total Fat 2 g (6% of calories) Protein 9 g (15% of calories) Carbohydrates 46 g (79% of calories) Cholesterol 0 mg Sodium 559 mg Fiber 2 g Iron 2 mg Vitamin A 1650 IU Vitamin C 39 mg Alcohol 0 g 1⅘á