White Bean Burgers
Ingredients
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Condiments of your choice
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Whole grain hamburger buns
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Freshly ground pepper
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1 Egg, beaten
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1/2 cup Fresh bread crumbs
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2 teaspoons Minced fresh sage or thyme
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1/4 cup Finely chopped parsley
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3 tablespoons Freshly squeezed lemon juice
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2/3 cup Finely grated carrot
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2 Large garlic cloves, green shoots removed, minced
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Salt
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1 Small onion, finely chopped
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2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
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2 cans White beans, drained and rinsed
Method
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01Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a medium-size skillet and add the onion. Cook, stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes. Add a pinch of salt, the garlic and the grated carrot, and continue to cook for another minute or two, until fragrant and the carrot has softened slightly. Remove from the heat.
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02In a food processor fitted with the steel blade, puree the beans with the lemon juice. Transfer to a bowl and stir in the onion mixture, the parsley, sage or thyme, the bread crumbs and the egg. Season to taste. Shape into patties, 1/2- to 3/4-inch thick. Set on a parchment-covered baking sheet and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.
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03Heat the remaining oil in a large, heavy skillet or on a griddle over medium heat and brown the patties for 4 minutes on each side, being very careful when you turn them over. An offset spatula works well for this. Serve on whole grain buns, with the condiments of your choice.
