Pan Fried Veggie Burgers

Ingredients

• 1 Tablespoon canola oil, divided
• 1/4 cup minced onion
• 1/4 cup finely grated carrot
• 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
• 2/3 cup drained canned white kidney (cannellini) beans
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1/3 cup seasoned dried bread crumbs
• Serves 2-4

Directions

1. In a 10-inch skillet, heat 1 teaspoon of the oil.
2. Add onion, carrot,and celery; and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until veggies are soft and moisture has evaporated. Set aside to cool.
3. Place the drained, rinsed beans into a bowl and use a fork to mash beans.
4. Stir in the lightly beaten egg.
5. Add the bread crumbs and veggies. Mix until thoroughly combined.
6. Shape mixture into 4 equal patties. Set patties on a plate and refrigerate covered, 20 minutes.
7. To cook, use the same skillet and heat the remaining oil.
8. Add the veggie patties; cook over medium heat, turning once, or twice, until browned on both sides and heated through.
9. Serve hot.