Monday, May 25, 2009

Black Bean Patties

1 15-ounce can low-sodium black beans, drained
1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
1/3 cup no-salt-added tomato sauce
1 tsp cumin
2 tbsp chopped cilantro

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees, and coat a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray. In a medium bowl, mash black beans with a fork or potato masher. Add breadcrumbs, onion, tomato sauce, cumin and cilantro. Blend with a fork. Form into 4 patties.

Bake for 15 minutes. Remove carefully with a spatula

Per Serving: Calories 137, Calories from Fat 8, Total Fat 0.8g (sat 0.2g), Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 320mg, Carbohydrate 25.9g, Fiber 5.8g, Protein 6.3g


I actually browned these in a non-stick skillet on the stove and served with ketchup. They are really good but would be very squishy on a bun. I believe you could also bake this like a meatloaf.

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