Butter Bean Burgers

Butter beans mashed and combined with onion, jalapeno pepper, cracker crumbs, egg, and cheese, then shaped and fried into vegetarian burgers. You can substitute bell pepper for the jalapenos for a milder taste.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 297 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg, beaten
• ¼ cup vegetable oil
• ½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 small onion, chopped
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 (15 ounce) can butter beans, drained
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped jalapeno pepper
• 6 saltine crackers, crushed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a medium bowl, mash butter beans. Mix in onion, jalapeno pepper, crushed crackers, egg, cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Divide into 4 equal parts, and shape into patties.

Step 2

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; use more or less oil to reach 1/4 inch in depth. Fry patties until golden, about 5 minutes on each side.