Dinners/Bell Pepper Veggie-Patties
Makes: 18 small patties
Active Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
From: Early Sprouts
Contents
Ingredients
1 large red bell pepper
1 onion
2 cloves garlic
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 tsp. vegetable oil
3 eggs
8 small or 4 large whole-wheat pita pockets
22 oz. (1 ½ 15-oz cans) canned black beans or low-salt black beans
1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
Non-stick cooking spray
Ketchup for serving
Directions
Step 1
Preheat oven to broil. Spray the baking sheet generously with non-stick cooking spray.
Step 2
Wash, destem and deseed bell pepper. Cut into small pieces.
Step 3
Place vegetable oil in a skillet. Heat oil over medium heat and add onion, garlic and pepper pieces to sauté.
Step 4
In a small bowl, lightly beat eggs with a fork or whisk.
Step 5
Drain and rinse beans well with cool water. Place beans in large bowl and mash well with a potato masher or large fork.
Step 6
Add peppers, breadcrumbs, lightly beaten eggs, and cheese. Stir until evenly combined.
Step 7
Form burger mixture into 18 small patties and place them on the baking sheet. Place in oven 4-6” from flame; broil 5 minutes, flip burgers and broil an additional 5-6 minutes. Watch closely to prevent burning.
Step 8
When the burgers are done, allow to cool slightly before placing in halved or quartered pita pockets. Serve family-style with plenty of ketchup and enjoy!
