Loving chefs recipes

White Bean Veggie Burgers

• 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 4 large garlic cloves, minced
• 1 roasted red pepper, diced
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• sea or kosher salt and fresh black pepper
• 2 cans white beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup baby spinach, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• ½ cup seasoned bread crumbs
• 1 egg, beaten
• olive oil or vegetable oil, for pan-frying
• soft buns, for serving*

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium low heat and saute onion until translucent, add garlic, saute until fragrant, add red pepper and thyme, season well with salt and pepper and saute 4-5 minutes, remove from heat.
2. In a large mixing bowl mash the beans with a potato masher leaving them a little chunky. Add spinach, lemon juice, bread crumbs, egg and sauteed vegetable mixture. Season well with salt and pepper. Use a fork to mix well. Refrigerate 1/2 - 1 hour.
3. In a large skillet heat enough oil to generously cover bottom of pan over medium heat. Shape into 6 equal-sized patties. Fry 3 patties at time, about 5 minutes on each side or until browned.
4. Serve immediately on buns with the condiments of your choice.