white bean and spinach burgers

1 19 oz. can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 1/2 c. soft bread crumbs
1/4 c.  shredded carrot
1/4 c. finely chopped onion
1 egg
1 tbsp. snipped fresh parsley (or dry parsley)
2 tbsp. olive oil
1 c. chopped fresh baby spinach
bread or buns

1.  in bowl mash beans with fork or potato masher.  stir in half the bread crumbs, the carrot, onion, egg, 1 tbsp. olive oil, half the parsley and 1/4 tsp. each salt and ground black pepper.  mix in spinach.  shape into four patties (mixture will be soft).

2.  place remaining bread crumbs and parsley in shallow dish.  coat both sides of patties in bread crumb mixture.  in large skillet heat 2 tbsp. oil over medium heat.  cook patties in hot oil, 4 to 5 minutes per side, until browned and an instant-read thermometer inserted near center registers 160 degrees.  serve patties on bread.  makes 4 servings.

*original recipe from better homes and gardens magazine