Italian Bean Patties

Name: Italian Bean Patties
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 cups low-sodium canned beans, drained (or cooked dried beans); 1 large egg, beaten; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning; 1 cup dry bread crumbs (or cracker crumbs); 1/8 cup cornmeal (or all-purpose flour for rolling); 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Recipe GLPR5a911e317ff1fe

Italian

Appetizer

35 min

157 cal

Servings: 8

Stovetop

SNAP eligible

Hearty and flavorful bean patties seasoned with Italian herbs and spices. These crispy golden patties are a satisfying meat-free main dish that's easy to prepare and perfect for any meal.

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Ingredients

2 cups low-sodium canned beans, drained (or cooked dried beans)

1 large egg, beaten

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon onion powder

2 teaspoons Italian seasoning

1 cup dry bread crumbs (or cracker crumbs)

1/8 cup cornmeal (or all-purpose flour for rolling)

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Directions

Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water before beginning.
Drain the canned beans well and place them in a large mixing bowl. Mash the beans with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth with some small chunks remaining.
Pour the beaten egg into the mashed beans. Add the garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning. Stir all ingredients together until well combined and evenly distributed.
Add the bread crumbs to the bean mixture and stir thoroughly to combine. The mixture should hold together when squeezed.
If the mixture feels too wet or sticky, add more bread crumbs one tablespoon at a time, stirring after each addition, until the mixture reaches a firm texture similar to meatloaf.
Shape the mixture into 8 oval patties or small sausage-shaped forms, about 1/2 inch thick.
Spread the cornmeal (or all-purpose flour) on a flat plate. Carefully roll each patty in the cornmeal, coating both sides evenly, and place on a clean surface.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is warm, carefully place the patties in the skillet, working in batches if needed to avoid crowding. Fry for about 3 to 4 minutes per side, until the patties develop a golden brown and crispy exterior. Serve warm.

Comments

Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff4

Every ingredient here is stocked at any Charlotte grocer—beans are cheaper from ALDI or Kroger, everything else is standard pantry—and the cost per serving runs around $0.60 to $0.80 depending on bean choice, making this genuinely cheap. The stated 35 minutes is honest if you're using canned beans straight from the tin, though draining adds a few minutes. These patties reheat well in an oven or skillet, making them solid for meal prep or next-day lunch boxes, but they're not a complete dinner on their own and will need sides like greens or rice to anchor the table.