Pinto Bean And Cheddar Patties - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups panko breadcrumbs
15 ounces canned pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup shredded fat-free cheddar cheese
1 roasted red chili pepper, seeded and chopped
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon oregano
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup prepared salsa

Preparation

Heat broiler.
Place 1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs on a baking sheet and toast under broiler for several seconds or until browned. Remove; let stand 5 minutes.
Mash beans in a mixing bowl. Add cheese, chile, toasted breadcrumbs, chili powder, cumin, oregano, and salt and pepper to taste.
Form mixture into 4 patties about 3 inches across. Dredge patties in remaining 1/2 cup untoasted breadcrumbs.
Heat oil in a medium saute pan over medium heat. Cook patties until crisp and golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Serve hot with 2 tbsp fresh salsa.