Pinto Bean Cakes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 136kcal
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 1/3 cup finely diced red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup finely chopped green onions
- 2 15 oz cans pinto beans drained and rinsed
- 1 tsp Cajun or Creole seasoning
- 1 tsp granulated garlic
- 1/2 tsp garlic salt adjust to taste
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1 1/2 Tbsp all purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp cayenne or paprika
- 1 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs OR fresh breadcrumbs divided use
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 4 slices bacon cooked and crumbled (optional)
- peanut or vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium high heat, melt butter with red bell pepper and green onion. Cook for 2-3 minutes or just until the bell pepper has softened.
- To the skillet add beans, Creole seasoning, granulated garlic, garlic salt and onion powder.. Cook for 2-4 minutes just until the beans are heated through.
- Remove from heat and mash together using a potato masher or fork. Let cool slightly.
- Next, add 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs, flour, egg and bacon. Mix well
- Form into 8-10 even bean cakes about 1/2 inch thick. Coat on all sides with reserved bread crumbs.
- Drizzle a large skillet with oil. Cook beans cakes over medium-high heat for 2 minutes per side or until golden. If frying in batches, wipe skillet clean between each batch.
- Serve warm with topped with sour cream and Southern Chow Chow.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 136kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 334mg | Potassium: 97mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 505IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg