Vegan Split-Pea Burger
Ingredients
- 1 cup green split peas
- 3-3/4 cups water
- 1 medium Yukon potato
- 1-1/2 inch pieces
- 1 minced onion
- olive oil
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 1 tsp each cumin, turmeric and coriander
- 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 2 large shredded carrots
- 1-1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 handfuls chopped spinach
Preparation
Simmer 1 cup green split peas in 3-3/4 cups water until water is absorbed and split peas are soft, about 45 minutes
Peel and chop 1 medium Yukon potato into about 1-1/2 inch pieces
Place in saucepan with cold water, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until soft, about 10-12 minutes
Sauté 1 minced onion in a little olive oil or veggie broth until translucent, about 7 minutes
Add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté another minute
Add 1 tsp each cumin, turmeric and coriander and sauté another 30 seconds until fragrant
Transfer onion-spice mixture to a large bowl along with cooked potatoes
Use a fork to mash most of the green split peas before transferring them to same bowl
Mix in 1 tbsp nutritional yeast, 2 large shredded carrots, 1-1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar and 2 handfuls chopped spinach
Use hands to mash and incorporate all ingredients and form (10-12) patties
Bake at 375F on lined sheet until golden brown, about 25 minutes
Flip half way
Or you can shallow fry
Allow to cool a little and set before eating