Ingredients

  • 1/2 cups Leeks, Chopped
  • 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Divided Plus More For Pan Frying
  • 15 ounces, weight Canned Cannellini Beans, Drained And Rinsed
  • 3/4 cups Oats
  • 2 Tablespoons All-purpose Flour
  • 1 clove Garlic
  • 1 Tablespoon Fresh Rosemary
  • 1 whole Lemon, Zested
  • 1/2 whole Lemon, Juiced
  • 1 whole Egg
  • 1 pinch Salt And Pepper, to taste
  • Optional For Garnish: Greek Yogurt, Shredded Parmesan And Chopped Leeks

Method

  • In a small pan over medium-high heat, saute leeks in 1 tablespoon olive oil until leeks are softened.
  • While the leeks cook, combine remaining ingredients (except the garnish line), including the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in the bowl of a food processor.
  • Pulse to combine and chop.
  • Then add leeks once they are done and process until smooth and a ball just starts to form.
  • The dough will be wet but should just start to form into some sort of ball shape.
  • Transfer dough to a medium bowl.
  • With wet hands (you will need to wet your hands after every other patty, dough is very wet and sticky) form dough into small patties.
  • Using the same skillet you sauteed the leeks in, add enough olive oil to be able to pan fry the patties over medium-high heat.
  • Once the oil is hot, add some of the patties and fry on one side for about 3 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Then flip and pan fry the other side adding more olive oil as needed.
  • Repeat with remaining patties.
  • Serve warm garnished with plain Greek yogurt, shredded Parmesan and chopped leeks.