In a large skillet, melt butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and sauté for 5-6 minutes or until translucent. Add in the spinach and cover. Cook on medium heat for 3-5 minutes or until the spinach is wilted. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
Take 1 1/2 cups of each type of beans and mash in a large bowl. Add in the remaining whole beans, red peppers, seasoning, egg, bread crumbs, feta, and cooled onion & spinach mixture.
Mix until combined. *Note – it will be sticky so if you want, lightly wet your hands with water as you mix. Just be sure not to add water to the mixture. Form into 6-8 patties, depending on how big you want them.
Skillet Method
Add enough olive oil to the bottom of the pan with the heat set to medium-high.
When the oil is hot enough, add the patties in leaving a 1” space between them. Cook for 4-5 minutes or until the bottom has a nice golden brown crispy crust. Flip and cook for 4-5 minutes or until it has a nice golden brown crispy crust.
Oven-Baked Method
Set your oven to 375. Once patties are made, lightly coat them with olive oil.
Put them on a foil-lined baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes, flip and continue baking for another 15 or until they are golden brown and crispy.