Pinto Bean-Cheddar Patties

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups fresh whole-grain breadcrumbs
• 1 15-oz. can pinto beans
• drained and rinsed
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or soy cheddar cheese
• 2 Tbs. canned chopped green chiles
• 2 Tbs. olive oil plus more if needed

Instructions

1. Preheat broiler.
2. Place 1 1/2 cups of breadcrumbs on baking sheet, and toast under broiler for several seconds, or until browned.
3. Remove; let stand 5 minutes.
4. Mash beans with fork in mixing bowl.
5. Add cheese, chiles, toasted breadcrumbs, and salt and pepper to taste.
6. Form mixture into 4 patties, about 3 inches in diameter.
7. Dredge patties in untoasted breadcrumbs.
8. Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat.
9. Add patties, and cook until crisp and golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes on each side; add more oil to pan if necessary.
10. Serve hot.