Black Bean Patties
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Serves: 4
 
Ingredients
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 15oz black beans, rinsed and drained
  • ¾ cup cooked brown rice
  • ½ cup corn
  • ¼ cup cilantro
  • 4 oz low fat swiss cheese, for melting on top
Instructions
  1. Heat 1 tsp olive oil in a large soup pot.
  2. Saute the onion, bell pepper and garlic in the olive oil, until translucent.
  3. cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper and stir to mix thoroughly.Cook for 2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
  4. Add beans and rice, cooking for five more minutes over medium , stirring frequently.
  5. Remove pot from heat and empty rice and bean mixture into a bowl, stir in the corn, and let cool.
  6. Once cooled, add cilantro and mash the contents of the bowl until a near paste-like consistency is made.
  7. Divide into four portions and shape into a patty. Refrigerate patties for 15 minutes.
  8. Add 1 tsp olive oil to saute pan and heat over medium heat.
  9. Place each patty on the pan, and cook 4-5 minutes on each side until both sides have browned and place slice of cheese on top each patty and allow to melt.
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 1 patties Calories: 196 Fat: 5 g Carbohydrates: 21 g Sodium: 267 mg Fiber: 7.5 g Protein: 14 g
Recipe by Nutrition Twins at https://www.nutritiontwins.com/black-bean-patties/