White Bean Burgers with Spinach

By á-174535

Ingredients

• Easy Tomato Sauce:
• 1 15 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 slices country Italian bread, toasted
• 1 cup packed fresh baby spinach
• 1/4 cup Easy Tomato Sauce
• 1 14 1/2 ounce can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 2 tablespoons snipped fresh basil
• Salt
• Ground black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

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. Combine remaining bread crumbs and parsley in a shallow dish.

Shape bean mixture into 4 patties (mixture will be soft). Dip both sides of patties into bread crumb mixture to coat.

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 bread slices. Top with Easy Tomato Sauce. Makes 4 servings.

Easy Tomato Sauce Directions

Place tomatoes in a blender or food processor. Cover and blend or process to desired consistency. Pour into a bowl and stir in snipped fresh basil. Season to taste with salt and pepper.