Pinto Bean And Cheddar Patties

Total Time: 3 mins Cook Time: 3 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
• 15 ounces canned pinto beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup shredded fat-free cheddar cheese
• 1 roasted red chili pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup prepared salsa

Recipe

• 1 heat broiler.
• 2 place 1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs on a baking sheet and toast under broiler for several seconds or until browned. remove; let stand 5 minutes.
• 3 mash beans in a mixing bowl. add cheese, chile, toasted breadcrumbs, chili powder, cumin, oregano, and salt and pepper to taste.
• 4 form mixture into 4 patties about 3 inches across. dredge patties in remaining 1/2 cup untoasted breadcrumbs.
• 5 heat oil in a medium sauté pan over medium heat. cook patties until crisp and golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes per side. serve hot with 2 tbsp fresh salsa.