Pinto Bean Burgers - xp

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Hi all,

 

I found this online (see the credits below) and had to have it for my Make Me

cookbook. Maybe some of you love pinto beans, too. MC says 2 grams fat.

 

Brenda

 

* Exported from MasterCook *

 

[Pinto] Bean Burgers

 

Recipe By : Eat More, Weigh Less by Anita Cecena

Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Beans

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1/2 cup green onion -- minced

1 1/2 tablespoons garlic -- minced

2 tablespoons dry white wine -- or vegetable broth

29 ounces pinto beans -- canned, drained

3/4 cup cracker meal

2 whole egg whites

1/2 cup chopped parsley

2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar

1/2 teaspoon Spike seasoning powder*

 

Makes 6 (5-inch) burgers

 

Heat the oven to 350.

 

Braise the onions and garlic in the white wine until soft.

 

In a medium bowl, combine the sauteed onions and garlic, beans, cracker meal,

egg whites, parsley, vinegar, and seasoning powder. Mash well with a fork or

potato masher until blended but not entirely smooth.

 

On a parchment-lined nonstick baking sheet, drop the mixture by 1/2-cup amounts

and flatten gently with a spoon to form 6 (5-inch) burgers.

 

Bake for 25 minutes, or until set and beginning to brown lightly. Serve hot.

 

Serving Ideas: Serve on a roll or with salsa and yogurt or sour cream.

 

*Spike found in health food stores (if not available substitute another

herb-blend).

 

Posted By: Betsy at Recipelink.com Jan 22nd 2004

Board: Vegetarian Recipes at Recipelink.com

Message URL: http://www.recipelink.com/mf/6/1728

 

MC'd by Badams

 

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 538 Calories; 2g Fat (3.1% calories from

fat); 32g Protein; 101g Carbohydrate; 34g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 41mg

Sodium. Exchanges: 6 1/2 Grain(Starch); 1 1/2 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fat;

0 Other Carbohydrates.