Pinto bean and rice “falafel”

Ingredients

• 1 pkg taco seasoning

• 1 cup rice, dried

• ¼ cup bread crumbs

• 1 cup dried pinto beans

• 4 cup water or stock

• 1 medium onion, diced

• 3 clove garlic, chopped

Directions

1. Wash the beans and check for any foreign material.

2. In a large pot sauté off onion till translucent then add garlic continue to cook till fragrant.

3. Add beans and water.

4. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer. Allow to simmer till beans are tender.

5. Add rice and seasoning packet (salt and pepper if desired), continue to cook till rice is fully cooked.

6. Pour into a cake pan and allow to cool completely then add bread crumb.

7. Mash with a fork, whisk, potato masher or hands.

8. Form into patties and sear in a preheated electric skillet or sauté pan till golden brown on both sides.

9. Serve with chimichurri