September 2, 2021

Ingredients

1 15-ounce can butter beans, drained and rinsed

1⁄2 cup of red onion, finely chopped

1/3 cup carrots, grated and finely chopped

1/4 cup celery, finely chopped

1 beaten egg

1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro

1 garlic clove, minced

1⁄2 teaspoon of dried oregano

1 teaspoon of ground cumin

1⁄4 teaspoon each, salt and pepper

3⁄4 cup cooked brown rice, cooled

6 to 12 large leaves of butter lettuce

2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil

Not

1. In a medium bowl, coarsely mash the drained beans with a fork or potato masher.
2. Add the rest of the ingredients through the brown rice. Mix well.
3. Shape into 6 patties, 1/2 inch thick. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
4. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the patties to the pan and cook for 10 to 12 minutes or until heated through, turning the patties once halfway through cooking.
5. Place in a lettuce leaf. Garnish with avocado, thinly sliced ​​red onions, cilantro and tomatoes.

Nutritional information

Makes 6 patties

Per patty: 145 calories, 6 g of protein, 18 g of carbohydrates (4 g of fiber), 6 g of fat (1 g of sat, 5 g of mono / poly fat), 230 mg of sodium

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