Pinto Bean & Zucchini Sliders

Name: Pinto Bean & Zucchini Sliders
Ingredients: 4 medium (about 1 pound) zucchinis, shredded; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 16-ounce can pinto beans, drained and smashed with potato smasher, such as bushs beans; ¼ pound bacon, cooked and crumbled (optional); 1½ cup dry breadcrumbs; 2 tablespoon salt-free seasoning blend; 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes; ½ cup shredded parmigiano-reggiano; 3 large eggs; 2-3 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 package (12 buns) slider buns

BUSH'S Beans|Jan. 6, 2015 11:34 am EST

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Substitute ground meat with mashed beans and shredded zucchini to make these better-for-you sliders. Recipe courtesy of Bush’s Beans.

Servings

12

Ingredients

4 medium (about 1 pound) zucchinis, shredded
1 large onion, chopped
1 16-ounce can pinto beans, drained and smashed with potato smasher, such as bushs beans
¼ pound bacon, cooked and crumbled (optional)
1½ cup dry breadcrumbs
2 tablespoon salt-free seasoning blend
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
½ cup shredded parmigiano-reggiano
3 large eggs
2-3 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 package (12 buns) slider buns

Directions

Mix the zucchinis, onions, beans, bacon, breadcrumbs, seasoning blend, parsley, cheese, and eggs in a large mixing bowl with a spatula. Make patties using an ice scream scoop and place on a plate; place the patties in the freezer for 10 minutes.
Coat the bottom of a frying pan with about 1 tablespoon of the oil and set over medium-high heat.
When the oil begins to bubble, place one scoop of the mixture in the frying pan. Cook each side for 2 to 3 minutes. Repeat for the remaining patties. Place on a paper-towel-lined plate to absorb any excess oil.
Serve warm on the slider buns with condiments.