Cajun Bean Patties

  • Prep 20 min
  • Total 20 min
  • Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 2 cans (15 to 16 oz each) dark red kidney beans, drained, rinsed
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup unseasoned dry bread crumbs
  • 2 teaspoons Cajun or Creole seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • Sour cream, if desired

Steps

  • 1
    In medium bowl, mash beans with fork. Stir in egg, bread crumbs and Cajun seasoning. With wet hands, shape mixture into 4 patties, 1/2 inch thick.
  • 2
    In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add patties; cook 6 to 8 minutes, turning once, until hot. Serve with sour cream if desired.

  • Want a little more zing? Add about 1/4 cup chopped pickled okra to the bean mixture. Make an easy side dish by using a box or packet of Spanish rice mix.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
320
Calories from Fat
50
Total Fat
6g
9%
Saturated Fat
1g
6%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
55mg
18%
Sodium
780mg
33%
Potassium
770mg
22%
Total Carbohydrate
47g
16%
Dietary Fiber
12g
48%
Sugars
2g
Protein
18g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
0%
0%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
8%
8%
Iron
35%
35%
Exchanges:
3 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
3
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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