White Bean Burgers with Spinach

recipe courtesy Better Homes and Gardens

White Bean Burgers with Spinach

1 15 - 16 ounce can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained

1 1/2 cups soft bread crumbs

1/4 cup shredded carrot

1/4 cup finely chopped onion

1 egg

2 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley

3 tablespoons olive oil

4 whole wheat hamburger buns

1 cup packed fresh baby spinach

In a medium bowl mash beans with a fork or potato masher. Stir in half of the bread crumbs, the carrot, onion, egg, half of the parsley, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Shape bean mixture into 4 patties (mixture will be soft).

Combine remaining bread crumbs and parsley in a shallow dish. Coat both sides of patties in bread crumb mixture.

Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add patties. Cook for 4 minutes per side or until well browned.

Arrange spinach and patties on burger buns. Top with your favorite veggies.  Makes 4 servings.