Smoky Millet Pinto Bean Patties

Vegan Smoky Millet Pinto Bean Patties is a plant-based alternative to regular patties. We have combined cooked millet and pinto beans for protein, fiber, and minerals. With smoky spices, they offer a rich, savory flavor. That makes them suitable for gluten-free or plant-based diets. Easy to prepare and delicious, they’re perfect for weekdays or vegan BBQs. Let’s create this recipe according to the (mentioned below) cooking directions.

EQUIPMENT:

• Oven
• Baking tray
• Tiny dish
• One spoon
• Nonstick pan
• High-speed food blender
• Large bowl
• Serving plate

INGREDIENTS:

For flax meal:

• 2 tbsps of flax seeds
• 6 tbsps plus 2 tbsps of warm water

Other patties ingredients:

• Diced red onion 1/2
• Carrots 2
• Rib celery 1
• Dried thyme 2 tsp
• 1 can of pinto beans, approx.15 oz.
• A dash of cayenne
• Smoked paprika 2 tsp
• Cooked millet 1 1/2 cups
• 2 tsp of fresh chopped parsley
• Sea salt 3/4 tsp
• A hint of liquid smoke
• Panko breadcrumbs 3/4 cup
• Any vegan sauce for serving

INSTRUCTIONS:

PREPARATION OF FLAX SEEDS:

1. Next, add six tablespoons of water and two tablespoons of flax seeds to a tiny dish.
2. Mix well with a spoon. Leave this dish at normal temperature until seed size doubles.

PREPARATION OF PATTIES BATTER:

1. After that, pour the leftover two tablespoons of water into a pan.
2. Place this pan on medium flame and warm it for forty to seventy seconds.
3. Then, add celery stalk, diced carrots, and red onion to this hot pan.
4. Simmer it for 4 to 7 minutes until all veggies become soft.
5. After 7 minutes, add cayenne, smoked paprika, and dried thyme.
6. Cook all spices for two to three minutes. Then, switch off the stove button.
7. Set aside the pan to cool down the mixture.
8. After that, add cooked carrots, canned pinto beans, scallions, flax seed mixture, liquid smoke, salt, cooked
9. millet, and chopped parsley to a high-speed blender.
10. Grind this mixture for a few minutes. Avoid over-grinding.
11. Shift this pinto bean batter to a large bowl.
12. Mix panko breadcrumbs into the beans batter with a spoon or hand.
13. Now, take the mixture and make ten patties.

OVEN:

1. To warm, preheat the vacant oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Place a piece of parchment paper (according to the baking tray size) on the baking tray. Set aside.
3. Arrange the patties on the parchment paper baking tray.
4. Bake it for thirty to forty minutes until it is moderately brown.
5. The tasty millet pinto beans are ready.
6. Set the baked patties on a plate. Pair it with any dipping sauce.

STOVETOP:

1. Fill a skillet (nonstick) with several teaspoons of olive oil.
2. Warm this oil for three to five minutes. After that, transfer the patties to this pan.
3. Fry each side of the patties for 5 to 6 minutes.
4. After frying, shift them to a plate.
5. Enjoy it with vegan chipotle sauce or any dipping sauce.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

Vegan burger:

• Place the patties on a burger bun and top it with sliced tomatoes, ring onions, and vegan cheese.

Bowl:

• Serve it with cooked quinoa or a fresh salad bowl.

Party snacks:

• Enjoy the tasty patties with sweet potato fries, vegan nuggets, mini quiches, vegan lentil balls, mini bite-size pizza, vegan spring rolls, tortilla chips, or crackers.

Sweet treats:

• Pair it with vegan brownies, lime bars, chocolate-dipped strawberries, fresh fruit skewers, or coconut macaroons.

TIPS:

• Use a greased pan to prevent the patties from sticking.
• Avoid overmixing the patties batter.
• Use different types of beans to change the taste and texture.
• Choose a good brand of millet to prepare the patties.
• Use the right binding agents to hold the batter together.
• Don’t overcook the patties.
• Try this recipe with a variety of spices and herbs to give the patties a flavorful taste.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

• Store the remaining cooked patties in a plastic vessel and refrigerate them for three to seven days.

FREEZER:

• We can freeze both baked and unbaked patties. Arrange the patties in a large tray and secure it with a clean protective (plastic) sheet. Store in the freezer for five to seven months.

REHEATING:

• You can rewarm the pinto bean patties for three to six minutes in a microwave oven.

FAQs:

Can I use cooked pinto beans instead of canned beans?

• Yes, you can replace the canned pinto beans with cooked beans. The types of beans you use will affect the cooking and preparation time.

How can we bind the patties batter?

• You can bind the patty batter by using flax seeds, cornstarch, or chia seeds.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING AMOUNT

Per Serving Size one piece
Total Quantity 10 people servings
Total Calories 113 kcal
Carbohydrates 20 g
Dietary Fiber 5 g
Protein 4 g
Sugar 2 g
Total Fat 1 g
Iron 1.4 mg
Sodium 363 mg