Vegetarian Patties

We are making these vegetarian patties tonight. I hope they taste good.  Cooking vegetarian is definitely an adventure.  There is a lot that goes into the preparation.  This recipe calls for 3 types of beans,  and plenty of spices.  I am excited to try these, with some lettuce and tomatoes.  Hope you get adventurous too, and give them a try.

2 ounces olive oil 3 tablespoons red onion, diced 2 tablespoons black oliive, diced 2 tablespoons red bell pepper, diced 1 ½ tablespoons garlic, minced 4 ounces black beans, drained 4 ounces garbanzo beans, drained 4 ounces white beans, drained 6 ounces rolled oats ½ teaspoon paprika ½ teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 tablespoon parsley, fresh, chopped ½ teaspoon red chili flakes ½ teaspoon ground cumin ½ teaspoon celery salt ¼ teaspoon ground sage 2 tablespoons bread crumbs, seasoned 1 egg

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

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

3.Saute': pan add 1-ounce olive oil, and cook patties 2 to 3 minutes per side.

All the spices

and the beans