Italian Bean Patties

Name: Italian Bean Patties
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups low-sodium canned beans, canned (or cooked from dry); 1 egg (beaten); 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning; 1 cup bread crumbs (dry, or cracker crumbs); 1/8 cup cornmeal (or all purpose flour); 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or cooking oil of your choice)

Source: Montana State University Extension Service Nutrition Education Program

Published by the USDA MyPlate Kitchen library. Read from an archived copy of the source page captured 2025-12-31.

Combine your favorite beans with herbs and spices to make a delicious patty for dinner tonight!

Makes

8 servings

Ingredients

2 cups low-sodium canned beans, canned (or cooked from dry)
1 egg (beaten)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 cup bread crumbs (dry, or cracker crumbs)
1/8 cup cornmeal (or all purpose flour)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or cooking oil of your choice)

Directions

Wash hands with soap and water.
In a large bowl, mash beans. Add egg and spices and stir to mix evenly.
Stir in bread crumbs. If mixture seems too wet add more breadcrumbs, 1 tablespoon at a time until mixture resembles meatloaf.
Shape into little sausages or patties. Roll in cornmeal or flour.
Fry slowly in vegetable oil over medium heat until crusty and golden brown.

Notes

Serve in place of hamburgers and add toppings. Serve in place of breakfast sausage.

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