Potato and Bean Burger

I can provide you with a recipe for tasty potato and bean burgers. I will also add an Italian touch to make the dish even more special.

Ingredients

• 400 g of cooked cannellini beans
• 300 g of potatoes
• 1 clove of garlic
• 2 tablespoons of breadcrumbs
• 1 teaspoon of chopped rosemary (or other herbs to taste)
• Salt as needed
• Black pepper as needed
• Extra virgin olive oil as needed

Preparation

1. Start by boiling the potatoes; after cleaning them, cut them into pieces and cook them in salted boiling water until they are soft.
2. While the potatoes are cooking, rinse the beans and let them drain well.
3. In a large bowl, mash the beans with a fork or potato masher until you have a homogeneous mixture.
4. When the potatoes are cooked, drain and mash them. Then mix them with the beans.
5. Add the finely chopped garlic, rosemary, salt, pepper, and combine all the ingredients together. If the mixture is too wet, you can add breadcrumbs until you reach the desired consistency.
6. Shape the mixture into burgers and let them rest in the fridge for about 30 minutes, to firm up a bit.
7. Heat a pan with a drizzle of olive oil and cook the potato and bean burgers until they are golden on both sides.

As an Italian variation, you might add a pinch of oregano or basil for a Mediterranean aromatic note and dress the inside of your burger with a drizzle of homemade tomato sauce and a sprinkle of grated Parmesan for a gourmet touch.

Curiosity

Potato and bean burgers are a vegetarian alternative to traditional hamburgers. They are rich in protein and fiber, thanks to the presence of beans, and can be customized with spices and herbs to create different and tasty variants every time.