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Black-Eyed Pea Burgers

Black-eyed pea burgers with smoked paprika, shallots, carrots, garlic, panko breadcrumbs, herbs and spices. Easy affordable vegetarian entree. Kosher.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 247 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 pound dried black eyed peas
  • 1 3/4 teaspoons salt, divided
  • 4 shallots, chopped (about ¼ cup chopped)
  • 4 carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/3 cup fresh dill, chopped
  • 1/3 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped
  • 5 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs (or more if needed)
  • Grapeseed or olive oil for frying

Instructions

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  1. Rinse and sort the black eyed peas in a colander, removing any stones or impurities. Drain.Add the peas to a pot and cover with 3 inches of water. Bring to a boil for 3 minutes. Remove from heat and let the peas soak for 1 hour.
  2. Drain the peas and rinse them in cold water. Return them to the pot and cover again with 3 inches of water along with 1 tsp of salt. Bring to a boil. Simmer the peas for 30-40 minutes till soft but not mushy.
  3. Drain in a colander; shake the colander to get rid of as much excess water as possible.Return the peas to the hot pot and let them dry out a bit while you prepare the other ingredients.
  4. Heat 1 tbsp olive or grapeseed oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped shallots and sauté for 3-4 minutes till they begin to turn golden. Add the chopped carrots and continue to sauté for 4-5 minutes till softened. Add the garlic and sauté for 1 more minute till fragrant. Add tomato paste to the skillet and stir, blending with the other ingredients, for 1-2 minutes longer. Remove from heat.
  5. Place the vegetables in a food processor along with the cooked, drained black eyed peas, flat leaf parsley, fresh dill, eggs, ¾ tsp salt, and spices. Note: if your food processor is on the small side, you may need to process the mixture in batches.
  6. Pulse for 30-45 seconds, scraping the sides of the processor periodically, to form a thick, crumbly paste similar to a roughly textured hummus. Don’t over-process!
  7. Pour the black eyed pea mixture into a large mixing bowl. Stir in the panko breadcrumbs with a fork.
  8. Form the mixture into compact patties using ½ cup of mixture per patty. If the patties aren’t holding together well, add more panko till they do.
  9. Pour olive or grapeseed oil into a nonstick skillet to cover the bottom of the skillet—in my very large skillet, I use about 1/3 cup of oil. Heat over medium till hot enough for frying.
  10. Fry the patties in batches of 3 for 3-4 minutes on each side, till both sides of the patties are golden brown and crisp.
  11. Serve hot burgers on warm toasted buns with lettuce, tomatoes, and your favorite hamburger fixings. I really like these topped with mayonnaise, avocado, and sliced dill pickles. A slice of cheese wouldn’t hurt, either, if you don’t mind adding dairy to the mix. Delish!

Notes

  • You will also need: Food processor

Nutrition Information

Calories 247kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 33g (11%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 77mg (26%) Sodium 477mg (20%) Potassium 620mg (18%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 3995IU (80%) Vitamin C 4.5mg (5%) Calcium 83mg (8%) Iron 4.4mg (24%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 247

% Daily Value*

Calories 247kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 33g 11%
Protein 13g 26%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 77mg 26%
Sodium 477mg 20%
Potassium 620mg 13%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 3995IU 80%
Vitamin C 4.5mg 5%
Calcium 83mg 8%
Iron 4.4mg 24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.