Potato and Adzuki Bean Patties

• 1 cup dried adzuki beans
• 5 medium potatoes, unpeeled
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons butter
• pepper, to taste
• 3 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil

Soak beans overnight in the refrigerator. Drain.
Cook potatoes in enough water to cover. Drain, reserving 1 cup water. Peel potatoes, then mash them together with egg, butter, and pepper, and set aside.
Cook beans, covered, in reserved potato water until tender and water is absorbed. (About 45-50 minutes) Combine beans, parsley and potato mixture. Shape into 12 patties and coat with cheese.
Serves 4.
Heat oil in a large skillet and fry patties on both sides until golden brown.
Recipe from "Rodale's Basic Natural Foods Cookbook"