Veggie Sausage Patties Recipe

Name: Veggie Sausage Patties
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup pinto beans; 1/2 cup lentils; 1 serving cooking spray; 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, finely chopped; 1 onion, finely chopped; 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon dried sage; 1 teaspoon dried rosemary; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon dried marjoram (optional); 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/2 cup rolled oats; 1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese; 1/4 cup sunflower kernels, chopped

Servings: persons

1/2 cup pinto beans
1/2 cup lentils
1 serving cooking spray
8 ounces fresh mushrooms, finely chopped
1 onion, finely chopped
1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
1 egg
1 teaspoon dried sage
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried marjoram (optional)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1/4 cup sunflower kernels, chopped

1
Put pinto beans and lentils into two separate pots of water; bring both to a boil, turn off heat, cover, and let stand 1 hour.
2
Drain and rinse beans.
3
Prepare a large skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium-low heat; cook and stir mushrooms, onion, and bell pepper in hot skillet until onion is soft and mushrooms are darkened, 25 to 30 minutes. Spread mushroom mixture onto a platter to cool.
4
Process pinto beans, egg, sage, rosemary, basil, marjoram, salt, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper in a food processor until smooth; transfer to a bowl. Mix lentils, cooled mushroom mixture, oats, Cheddar cheese, and sunflower kernels with the processed pinto bean mixture until somewhat evenly mixed. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate 8 hours to overnight.
5
Prepare a large skillet with cooking spray and place over medium heat. Divide and shape mixture into 16 patties.
6
Cook patties in batches in hot skillet until browned and heated through, about 7 minutes per side.

296

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup pinto beans, 1/2 cup lentils, 1 serving cooking spray, 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Veggie Sausage Patties falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Veggie Sausage Patties

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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