Vegetarian chili bean recipe features turtle bean, chili and potatoes mashed together. This is a great side dish to meat and poultry for a tasty dinner.
Vegetarian chili bean recipe - Serves 4
INGREDIENTS:
1/2 lb. potatoes, peeled, diced and boiled
1/4 lb. canned turtle beans, drained
1/4 lb. canned hot chili
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. black pepper
2 eggs, beaten
1 tbsp. all-purpose flour, sifted
1 cup breadcrumbs
salad to serve
buttered rolls to serve
METHOD:
Preheat grill to hot and put oven rack in top middle of oven. Heat turtle beans and chili. Put 2/3 mixture into another bowl.
Using a food processor, puree potatoes, 2/3 chili mixture, salt, black pepper and 1 egg. Fold in remaining chili for a textured appearance.
Divide mixture into 24 portions. Dust hand with flour and make each portion into a ball. Dust each portion with flour and brush with remaining egg. Dip each one in breadcrumbs and put on a non-stick pan. Grill for 5 minutes each side until golden. Serve hot with a salad and buttered rolls to serve as a great accompaniment to meat and poultry for a tasty dinner.
