Love Making Veggie Burgers!

Split Green Pea Veggie Burgers

These are so full of flavor that even carnivores like them!

I've tried numerous burger variations, from beets to chickpeas to yams, and these are by far the best!

Feel free to play around with this recipe, adding other veggies and/or seasonings (curry, mint). Sometimes I mix in beans or tiny cubes of cheese.

Have fun!!

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp olive oil, plus 1 to 2 additional tablespoons for sauteing
• 1/2 cup onion, chopped
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 ounces mushrooms (cremini, Portobello) sliced or diced
• 3 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup dry split peas, picked through for stones and rinsed
• 1/2 cup dry wild rice (quinoa may also work)
• 1.5  teaspoon ground coriander
• 1.5 teaspoon ground cumin
• 3/4 cup plain dry bread crumbs

Directions

1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat in a large pan. Add onion and generous pinch of salt. Saute until onions are soft, about 5 min. Add garlic and mushrooms and cook for another 4 minutes.
2. Add the broth, peas, rice, coriander and cumin and bring to boil. Reduce heat to simmer and cover. Cook for 1 hour or until the rice and peas are tender.
3. Remove from heat and let cool for 5 min. Gently pour mixture into the bowl of a food processor and process until just combined.* Do not puree. Pour this mixture into a bowl and stir in the 3/4 cup of bread crumbs. Season, to taste, with salt, pepper and more herbs if needed. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
4. Shape the mixture into patties, Heat 1 Tbsp. of olive oil in pan over medium heat. Saute burgers until brown on each side, approximately 3 to 4 minutes per side. To grill, cook on high for 3 to 4 minutes per side as well. Serve immediately.

*"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."

~Food Network