SuzzyQ- that sounds yummy.

I had fried bean patties before and they were great. The pinto ones had Mexican seasoning and the white had herb seasoning. I don't know what filler the mashed beans used to hold together but they were delicious on a bed of greens.

After soaking and cooking either red kidney, beans black beans, white beans , or a combination of beans add olive oil, vinegar, chopped onion, celery, peppers, dash of sugar, salt, pepper and let sit in refrig a few hrs to chill.

I will add a favorite of our families.
Hot Mexican Bean Dip
1 #2 1/2 can of pinto or pork and beans(28 oz)
1/2 cup shredded sharp cheese
1 t. garlic power
1 t. chili powder
1/2 t. salt
2 t. vinegar
2 t. Worcestershire sauce
1/2 t. liquid smoke
cilantro
4 slices cooked bacon (crisp)
Combine all ingredients except bacon. Heat in chaffing dish (I use small crock pot) top with crisp bacon, crumbled.
Makes 3 cups Serve hot with corn chips.

I double the recipe. I think you can modify this with your home grown beans.

Not unusual, but we love Ham & Bean soup. I’ve always added a couple of hot mashed potatoes to the broth.