Fava Bean Burger Patties
Ingredients
- 1 540 mL can fava beans drained and rinsed
- 1/2 red bell pepper medium-large, finely chopped
- 1/2 white onion medium-large, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 egg large
- 1/2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
- 1 tsp hot sauce (optional)
- 1/2 cup 100% whole wheat bread crumbs *, add 1 tsp if using hot sauce
Instructions
- If grilling, preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil a sheet of aluminum foil. If baking, preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit, and lightly oil a baking sheet. If pan frying, prepare pan for cooking.
- In a medium bowl, mash beans with a potato masher or by hand until thick and pasty. Add peppers and onions and set aside.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together garlic, egg, chili powder, cumin, salt, and hot sauce (if using).
- Stir the egg mixture into the mashed beans. Mix in bread crumbs until the mixture is sticky and holds together. Divide mixture into four patties.
- If grilling, place patties on foil, and grill about 8 minutes on each side. If baking, place patties on baking sheet, and bake about 10 minutes on each side. To pan fry, cook each patty covered, on medium heat, for 8 minutes per side.
Notes
*To make homemade bread crumbs, simply bake bread slices in a 170 Degree oven for ~ 2 hours. Crumble the dehydrated bread into a blender, and run blender until fine breadcrumbs are formed.
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