Mashed Potato and Butter Bean Cakes with Green Onions

Mashed Potato and Butter Bean Cakes with Green Onions

Info

Rating
Calories
271.0
Protein
5.0
Sodium
22.0
Fat
19.0

Description

Serve as a side dish or as an appetizer.

Ingredients

1 1/4 pounds russet potatoes, peeled, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1/2 cup whole milk
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
1 15-ounce can butter beans, drained, coarsely mashed
4 green onions, chopped
1 1/2 cups panko (Japanese breadcrumbs) or fresh breadcrumbs
Extra-virgin olive oil (for frying)

Directions

  1. Cook potatoes in large pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and return to pot; stir over medium heat until dry, about 1 minute. Add milk and butter; mash. Mix in mashed beans and green onions. Season with salt and pepper; cool 15 minutes.
  2. Place panko in large bowl. Drop 1/4 cupfuls potato mixture into panko; turn to coat. Coat bottom of 2 large nonstick skillets with oil; heat over medium heat. Divide potato cakes between skillets. Using spatula, flatten each potato cake to 2-inch round. Fry until golden, about 5 minutes per side.