Peanut Butter Veggie Burgers

Ingredients

1 large portabella mushroom cap, finely chopped
1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
1 medium red bell pepper, finely chopped
1 large carrot, peeled and grated
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 large eggs
1/3 cup Smooth Operator Peanut Butter
1 cup fresh bread crumbs
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. black pepper
2 tbs. olive oil

Directions

1. Mix together the mushroom, onion, bell pepper, carrot, and garlic in a large bowl. Add the eggs, peanut butter, bread crumbs, salt and pepper and mix until well combined.

2. With wet hands, shape the mixture into 6 patties and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

3. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and fry the patties about 10 minutes on each side. Allow the burgers to rest 2 - 3 minutes before serving.

Source: The Peanut Butter & Co. Cookbook, Quirk Books,2005.