Split Pea Burgers

Name: Split Pea 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

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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

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{"0":"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.","2":"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.","4":"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.","6":"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."}