BUTTER BEAN BURGERS

Butter Bean Burgers image

This is served in place of meat for a main meal, or great as a sandwich with your favorite toppings.

Provided by SILVERWOLF

Categories Main Dish Recipes Burger Recipes Veggie

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

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

Steps:

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.
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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296.9 calories, Carbohydrate 18.5 g, Cholesterol 61.3 mg, Fat 20.1 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 10.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 565 mg, Sugar 1.8 g