Split Pea Burgers

Name: Split Pea Burgers
Prep time: P0Y0M0DT0H35M0.000S
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT1H15M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT2H20M0.000S
Yield: 8 (5-ounce) burgers
Cuisine: american
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; 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 bread crumbs, plus 1/4 cup for coating

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Level: Intermediate
Total: 2 hr 20 min

Prep: 35 min
Inactive: 30 min
Cook: 1 hr 15 min

Yield: 8 (5-ounce) burgers

Level: Intermediate
Total: 2 hr 20 min

Prep: 35 min
Inactive: 30 min
Cook: 1 hr 15 min

Yield: 8 (5-ounce) burgers

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

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 bread crumbs, plus 1/4 cup for coating

Directions

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 and gently pour the 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 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 as well. Serve immediately.

Cook’s Note

*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.

Recipe courtesy Alton Brown, 2005