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Vegan Split Pea Burgers

Source of Recipe

Brenda-Lee Olson


Recipe Introduction

Original recipe by Alton Brown from the episode "Give Peas A Chance"

List of Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil, plus 1 to 2 additional tablespoons for sauteing
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons minced garlic
4 ounces mushrooms, sliced (Crimini, or White Button)
3 cups vegetable broth
1 cup dry split peas, picked and rinsed
1/2 cup dry brown rice
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 cup plain dry gf bread crumbs, plus 1/4 cup for coating



Recipe

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large (4 to 6-quart) saucepan over medium heat.

Add the onion and bell pepper along with a generous pinch of salt.

Sweat for 5 minutes or until the onions are soft.

Add the garlic and mushrooms and continue to cook for another 4 minutes.

Add the broth, peas, rice, coriander and cumin.

Increase the heat to high and bring to a boil.

Decrease heat to low, cover and cook at a simmer for 1 hour or until the rice and peas are tender.

Remove from the heat for at least 5 minutes, then gently pour the mixture into the bowl of a food processor and process until just combined. (See Author's Notes regarding safety.) Do not puree.

Pour this mixture into a bowl and stir in the 3/4 cup of bread crumbs.

Season, to taste, with salt and freshly ground pepper.

Refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Shape the mixture into patties and dredge on each side in the remaining 1/4 cup of bread crumbs.

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a medium saute pan over medium heat.

Add 2 burgers at a time and saute until brown on each side, approximately 3 to 4 minutes per side.

To grill, cook on high for 3 to 4 minutes per side.

Serve immediately.

Author's Notes: *When blending hot liquids: Remove liquid from the heat and allow to cool for at least 5 minutes. Transfer liquid to a blender or food processor and fill it no more than halfway. If using a blender, release one corner of the lid. This prevents the vacuum effect that creates heat explosions. Place a towel over the top of the machine, pulse a few times then process on high speed until smooth.