Veggie Burgers over Apple-Onion Salad

     These recipe come from March's issue of Better Homes and Gardens.  I was excited to try this new version of veggie burgers.

Veggie Burgers

Ingredients
1 can of cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 cups of whole wheat bread crumbs
1/4 cup shredded carrot
1/4 finely chopped onion
1 egg
2 tbsp fresh parsley
3 tbsp olive oil
salt and pepper

Method
1. Mash means in a medium sized bowl.
2. Stir in 3/4 cups of bread crumbs, carrot, onion, egg, 1 tablespoon of parsley, 1 tablespoon of oil, and 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper.
3. Combine 1/4 cup of remaining breadcrumbs and 1 tablespoon of parsley in a shallow bowl.
4. Form the bean mixture into 4 patties.  Dip both sides into the bread crumb and parsley mixture.
5. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet.  Add the patties to the heated oil and cook each side for about 4 minutes or until browned.

Serve over Apple-Onion Salad

Apple-Onion Salad

Ingredients
2 medium granny smith apples, cored
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp honey
1/2 small red onion

Method
1. Slice apples and onions and set aside.
2. In a bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, honey, 1/4 tsp salt.  Add the apples and onion slices and toss together.