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.
*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.
















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By Kimmi4G
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on May 01, 2013
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I have to admit, I was REALLY unsure how these would turn out. To my surprise, these split pea burgers were delicious! Much better than most other veggie burgers I have attempted. Goes great with seasoned and baked sweet potato fries. Mr. Brown knows his stuff.
By Chef #701351
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on April 19, 2013
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Delicious!!! I really enjoyed this, as well as my husband who I didnt think would be keen to the split peas. I will be making this again for sure. I didnt have bell peppers and I didnt use the bread crumbs. I served it like a stew instead of a burger and it was full of flavor.
By Abstract93
on April 10, 2012
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I am vegan, so it is hard to find a good, delicious burger substitute. I tried out this recipe because it sounded good and was easy to make. I love this, one of my favorites. Kudos Alton Brown. I love your show.
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