I feel like I'm just biding my time until winter finally slips away, and leaves a bright and lovely Spring in its wake. It's upon us, I know it is. Spring is so close, I can almost smell it. But for now, Winter's bare branches dominate the landscape and a similar gray austerity has rooted itself within me. It's nothing that some gorgeous sunshine, saturated color, and vital flavor won't banish...When? When? When can I stuff my heavy gray peacoat into the closet not to see it again until the moths have had their fill? When will I take my last bite of this season's fruit? I am ready already!
Of course all these beckoning words don't amount to a hill of beans, which was the theme of tonight's dinner: "Hilla Beans Burgers". They were surprisingly tasty, and would have been really healthy if I didn't have my head stuck in the storm clouds while preparing them, when I completely forgot to saute the chopped onion and garlic before forming the patties. Instead I had to fry the patties whole, next time I'll remember to saute the vegs then I'll broil up the patties- perhaps on the grill for our inaugural barbecue...Hope springs eternal.
Hilla Beans Burgers
Empty two cans of drained pinto beans in a large bowl, with a potato masher or fork, mash beans up. Mix in one finely chopped onion and 1-2 cloves of minced garlic. Finely chop 1 cup mushrooms, and add mushrooms into bean mixture. Then stir in 1/2-3/4 c. salsa or taco sauce, one beaten egg, and 1/2 c. crushed crackers or fresh bread crumbs. Shape mixture into patties and cook in skillet in veg oil, until patties golden in color (for healthier alternative see above).
Of course all these beckoning words don't amount to a hill of beans, which was the theme of tonight's dinner: "Hilla Beans Burgers". They were surprisingly tasty, and would have been really healthy if I didn't have my head stuck in the storm clouds while preparing them, when I completely forgot to saute the chopped onion and garlic before forming the patties. Instead I had to fry the patties whole, next time I'll remember to saute the vegs then I'll broil up the patties- perhaps on the grill for our inaugural barbecue...Hope springs eternal.
Hilla Beans Burgers
Empty two cans of drained pinto beans in a large bowl, with a potato masher or fork, mash beans up. Mix in one finely chopped onion and 1-2 cloves of minced garlic. Finely chop 1 cup mushrooms, and add mushrooms into bean mixture. Then stir in 1/2-3/4 c. salsa or taco sauce, one beaten egg, and 1/2 c. crushed crackers or fresh bread crumbs. Shape mixture into patties and cook in skillet in veg oil, until patties golden in color (for healthier alternative see above).
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