Veggie Patties

3 tablespoons diced red onion
2 tablespoons diced black olives
2 tablespoons diced red bell peppers
1 teaspoon diced jalapeno
1 1/2 tablespoons diced garlic
1 tablespoon diced artichoke
4 ounces black beans, drained
4 ounces chickpeas, drained
4 ounces white beans, drained
6 ounces rolled oats
1/2 teaspoon Hungarian paprika
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley leaves
1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/4 teaspoon ground sage
2 tablespoons seasoned bread crumbs
1/4 cup egg beaters
2 tsp olive oil, divided

In a medium saute pan over medium heat, add 1-tsp olive oil and all raw vegetables except beans. Saute until translucent. Remove and cool.

Grind Oatmeal in blender until much smaller, but not to flour consistency.

Coarsely mash beans with a fork.

Add veggies to beans and mix thoroughly. Add all dry ingredients along with the egg beaters. Thoroughly mix all ingredients and form into 4 patties, cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

In saute pan add 1 tsp olive oil, and cook patties 2 to 3 minutes per side.

Serve on Whole Grain Bun w/lettuce, tomato and onion.

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user WOODLANDSPRYTE.