Mediterranean Bean Patties
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Yield 4 -6 patties
Fast and flavorful. I use Baharat seasoning in this but you can use coriander and cumin too. Serve with a simple Lemon Tahini Sauce or Balsamic Glaze. Also good with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
Ingredients
- handful of shredded Zucchini
- 1 Onion or Shallot, chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, chopped
- 1/2 of a Red Pepper, diced
- 1 box Canellini or other White Beans, rinsed
- 1-2 cups leftover cooked short grain Brown Rice
- 1/2 cup leftover Sweet Potato Fries, chopped (optional)
- 2 teaspoons ground Cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground Coriander
- Juice and Zest of 1 Lemon
- handful of Parsley, chopped
- Smoked Sea Salt and Pepper
Instructions
- Heat a splash of Olive Oil in a large frying pan
- Saute Onions, Zucchini, Garlic and Red Pepper a few minutes until soft
- Add the Cumin, Coriander, Salt, Pepper and Lemon Juice, Zest and Parsley
- Remove from heat and toss in the Beans
- Mash in the pan with a potato masher until well chunked up
- Stir in the Rice and taste and adjust seasoning....it can take a bit more salt and lemon here
- With wet hands, form into small or medium Patties, set aside on a cutting board or tray
- Reheat the pan and add a generous splash of Olive Oil
- When hot, fry the patties until golden brown on both sides over medium heat
- Serve with Balsamic Glaze mixed with a bit of lemon juice or Lemon Tahini Sauce
Recipe by Healthy Mama Cooks at http://www.healthymamacooks.com/mediterranean-bean-patties/