Refried Bean Patties With Guacamole I Made It

Refried Bean Patties with Guacamole

gkwillow 12 years ago
Refried Bean Patties With Guacamole
posted by chuckieb

I didn't make chuckieb's recipe for the guacamole (just did a really quick version with mashed avocado, lime juice and a bit of chipotle mayo for creaminess & zip), but the Refried Bean Patties were so good. Loved the fact that using refried beans eliminates the step of mashing the beans ;)

Very flavorful and easy to mix; I did do *almost* one-hour refrigeration but really didn't want to wait. ;) I used Panko breadcrumbs and went with the lower amount of 1/2 cup (I guess my can of beans wasn't as "mooshie" as chuckieb's (her word, not mine!) :O

Thanks, chuckieb. I'm glad this recipe was featured at the the top of the home page because otherwise I would have missed it...
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chuckieb 12 years ago said:

Thank you so much for such a lovely review. I haven't made that recipe in quite awhile myself so must put it on the 'short list'. Panko crumbs would be excellent and your pictures are just awesome. I'd love it if you posted them on the recipe page! :) Glad you enjoyed! :)

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gkwillow 12 years ago said:

Oh! I will post them. I forgot. :(

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mrpiggy 12 years ago said:

I like the sound of this. Im always looking for ways to make beans. Seems I make a crock pot full every other week. Im going to try this with them. Thanks for the heads up, GK. Your pics look great

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gkwillow 12 years ago said:

Thanks bunches mr p. :) I'm sure you'll like the patties - do you like avocado? If you do, guacamole is delicious with the patties...

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mommyluvs2cook 12 years ago said:

Wow that sounds like a great lunch for me and looks delicious! They make black refried beans that are a little healthier and that I love the flavor of so I would use those. Thanks, I'm definitely bookmarking!

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DetroitTokyo 12 years ago said:

This is a yummy one! I'll have to make it again with the guac, last time didn't have an avocado in the house. Nice photos!

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frankieanne 12 years ago said:

Never heard of a refried bean patty! I'll bet these would be good with some salsa on them, too. Or pico de gallo. (Can you tell I'm not an avocado fan? :D)

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gkwillow 12 years ago said:

And it's a good thing these don't have mushrooms in the ingredient list, either, isn't it :P

I thought about making pico de gallo. But I had the avocado to use so that directed my thinking. I'm going to have a leftover patty for lunch today. Won't have time to make pico but will try salsa for a flavor change... My favorite... Newman's Own Peach Salsa

A dollop of sour cream sounds good, too.

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mrpiggy 12 years ago said:

OK. Pico de gallo??? Isnt that salsa? Is there a difference? Or is the difference one is store bought and other homemade?

GK, I do not dislike or avoid avocados, I just wouldnt buy one to use for something, so I rarely have them. I also rarely buy sour cream. I often use mayo as a sub. Dont ask me where I came up with that. But it really works.......if you like mayo, which I fo.

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gkwillow 12 years ago said:

Hey mr p How ya doin' today?

The rule of thumb I go by is that salsa is cooked (as in what you buy in jars from the store) and that pico de gallo is fresh - you know like the stuff on my black bean recipe that produced THE famous pic? :P You can cook salsa at home and buy pico de gallo at the store too, but most often I MAKE pico de gallo and BUY salsa. (Although I HAVE made salsa at home, Sweet And Hot Or Not Cooked Tomato Salsa but I've NEVER bought pico de gallo.)

And...like you, I think mayo is just about good on anything.

Post-lunch update: The cold patty with salsa was delicious. When warm, the patties are very soft and tender, but when cold they are firm enough that I believe they would make a good veggie burger on a bun. And how about that Rooster sauce as a condiment? ;)

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mommyluvs2cook 12 years ago said:

Okay Frankie your killing me slowly, no avocado's either!!! J/k ;) My take on salsa versus pico is different than GK's.... To me they both pretty much have the same ingredient's just pico is the ingredients chopped and left chopped and even able to throw a chopped mango in there if needed. Salsa is all those ingredient (minus the mango for me) blended up. Just IMO.

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frankieanne 12 years ago said:

hehe, ml2c. I'll find something we both like. :)
I always think of salsa as being "soupier." More liquid to it and the ingredients always a bit mushier. I think pico de gallo as finely chopped up ingredients, crispier and no liquid to it.
I think a hot bean patty would be great on a bun with some cheese and onion, too!

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gkwillow 12 years ago said:

Maybe the definitions/ideas of salsa/picante/pico is kind of defined by region? For sure, there aren't too many truly authentic Mexican restaurants around here! :) I did some quick googling and have found sites that seem to indicate very different things. I guess if your taste buds like it, that's what's important... :D

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chuckieb 12 years ago said:

Wow GK. I love the idea of the cold patty as a vegetarian burger. My son would adore that! I LOVE Rooster sauce.

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mrpiggy 12 years ago said:

Thank you guys for the salsa/pico info. I guess that kinda falls under the spaghetti/marinara sauce definition/debate. And I love that sriracha/rooster sauce. Its sooo good. I will be trying this soon

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mommyluvs2cook 12 years ago said:

These are so good!! I did follow the recipe for the gaucamole BUT it is the exact same way I make it all the time anyway ;) I used refried black beans and I either I need new non stick pans (i'm thinking thats what it is cause the surface is looking pretty iffy) or I didn't add enough bread crumbs ( I just guesstamated). Anyway, mine stuck a little, not to bad, but the finished product is delicious!! Thanks chuckie!!

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pointsevenout 12 years ago said:

Nice little side dish. Made 5 dollop patties. Used dried great northern beans. Three minutes per side were plenty.

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mommyluvs2cook 12 years ago said:

This recipe would be good with any beans I think ;) Glad you liked it pso!

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