Split Pea Burgers
Alton Brown recipe
- 2 T olive oil, plus additional for sauteing
- 1/2 c onion, chopped
- 1/2 c bell pepper, chopped
- to taste – kosher salt
- 2 tsp garlic, minced
- 4 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 3 c vegetable broth
- 1 c dried split peas, sorted & rinsed
- 1/2 c raw brown rice
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 c plain dry bread crumbs
- to taste, black pepper, freshly ground
Heat 1 T oil in large saucepan, over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, generous pinch of salt. Sweat 5 minutes or until onion is soft. Add garlic & mushrooms, continue to cook another 4 mintues
Add broth, split peas, rice, coriander, cumin. Increase heat to high and bring to boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, simmer for 1 hour, or until rice & peas are tender.
Remove from heat, gently pour mixture into the bowl of a food processor. Process until just combined. Do not puree. Pure mixture into a bowl and stir in 3/4 c bread crumbs. Season to taste with salt & pepper. Refrigerate for 30 minutes
Shape mixture into patties and dredge on each side in remaining 1/4 c bread crumbs. Heat remaining 1 T oil in medium saute pan over medium heat. Add 2 burgers at a time and saute until brown on each side, 3-4 minutes per side. To grill, cook on high for 3-4 minutes per side. Serve immediately.