Carrot Burgers

I love when I'm cooking something that reminds me of people that I love. It a reminder to pray for them. All my vegetarian friends and family come in to mind when I make these. My daughters really like these.

CARROT BURGERS

(Serves 5)

Ingredients:

*1 1/2 cups finely shredded carrots

*1/4 cup celery, chopped very fine

*1/8 cup onions, chopped very fine

*1 teaspoon minced garlic

*2 cups ritz crackers, crushed fine

*2 eggs, beaten

*1 1/2 teaspoon salt

*1/4 teaspoon sugar

*1/2 teaspoon seasoned pepper

*2 tablespoon olive oil

Directions:

~Sauté carrots, celery, onions, and garlic in 1 tablespoon olive oil, until carrots are tender.

~Remove from heat and put veggies in a medium size bowl.

~Let cool for about 5 minutes.

~Add crushed crackers, seasonings and lightly mix.

~Mix in beaten eggs.

~Divide into 5 patties.

~Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in skillet over medium heat.

~Cook patties for 3 minutes on each side or until browned.

Helpful Hint:

`Mix a batch or two up (don't cook them), and freeze them.