Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 15 ounce can low sodium pinto beans, (drained and rinsed)
  • ½ cup shredded pepper-jack or Monterey Jack cheese
  • ½ cup finely crushed tortilla chips
  • 3 scallions (minced)
  • ¼ cup finely chopped red bell pepper
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg white
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instruction

  • Place pinto beans in the bowl of a food processor, and pulse until a coarse puree forms. Add cheese, tortilla chips, scallions, bell pepper, cilantro, garlic, chili powder, and salt, and pulse until well combined. Add egg white, and pulse a couple of times to lightly combine. Remove mixture from food processor, and stir in egg white to thoroughly combine.
  • Scoop mixture using ¼ cup measuring cup, and shape into 8 (3-inch) patties.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add patties to pan, you may need to work with only 3 or 4 patties at a time, and cook until golden brown on one side, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip patties and cook until underside is golden, 2 to 3 minutes.