Yellow Split Pea Burgers Recipe
Yellow Split Pea Burgers
Yellow split peas are hearty and flavorful, making them a great burger option for vegetarians and carnivores alike. Serve these patties with all your favorite burger toppings.
Serves: 6Prep: 20 minutesCook: 30 minutesTotal: 50 minutesDifficulty: Easy
Serves: 6
Ingredients
- 1 cup yellow split peas
- 3 cups water
- 1 cup zucchini, shredded and squeezed dry
- 1⁄4 cup onion, chopped
- 1⁄4 cup black olives
- 3 tbsp. sun-dried tomatoes, drained
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large egg
- 1⁄4 cup almond flour
- 1⁄4 cup corn meal
- 1 tsp. paprika
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1⁄4 tsp. cayenne pepper
- 1⁄4 tsp. pepper
- 3 tbsp. olive oil
- 6 burger buns
- 1 tomato, sliced
- 6 pieces lettuce
- 1 red onion, sliced
Directions
- In a medium saucepan, add split peas and water, then bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, then cook, uncovered, for about 20-30 minutes. Transfer to a plate or large bowl to cool completely.
- In the bowl of a food processor, add cooled split peas, zucchini, onion, olives, tomatoes and garlic. Process until combined and mostly smooth. Add egg and process until incorporated.
- In a medium bowl, stir almond flour, corn meal, paprika, salt, cayenne pepper and pepper together. Add split pea mixture and stir until combined.
- Divide mixture into six portions, then shape into patties.
- In a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, add oil. Once hot, add patties and cook until browned, about 3 minutes on each side.
- Serve on buns with tomatoes, lettuce and onion. Refrigerate leftovers.
Serves: 6
Ingredients
- 1 cup yellow split peas
- 3 cups water
- 1 cup zucchini, shredded and squeezed dry
- 1⁄4 cup onion, chopped
- 1⁄4 cup black olives
- 3 tbsp. sun-dried tomatoes, drained
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large egg
- 1⁄4 cup almond flour
- 1⁄4 cup corn meal
- 1 tsp. paprika
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1⁄4 tsp. cayenne pepper
- 1⁄4 tsp. pepper
- 3 tbsp. olive oil
- 6 burger buns
- 1 tomato, sliced
- 6 pieces lettuce
- 1 red onion, sliced
Directions
- In a medium saucepan, add split peas and water, then bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, then cook, uncovered, for about 20-30 minutes. Transfer to a plate or large bowl to cool completely.
- In the bowl of a food processor, add cooled split peas, zucchini, onion, olives, tomatoes and garlic. Process until combined and mostly smooth. Add egg and process until incorporated.
- In a medium bowl, stir almond flour, corn meal, paprika, salt, cayenne pepper and pepper together. Add split pea mixture and stir until combined.
- Divide mixture into six portions, then shape into patties.
- In a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, add oil. Once hot, add patties and cook until browned, about 3 minutes on each side.
- Serve on buns with tomatoes, lettuce and onion. Refrigerate leftovers.
| Amount per serving | |
|---|---|
| Sodium | 730mg |
| Total Fat | 15g |
| Saturated Fat | 2g |
| Protein | 17g |
| Cholesterol | 30mg |
| Total Carbohydrate | 58g |
| Dietary Fiber | 11g |
| Sugars | 8g |
| Calories | 420 |