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Recipe for Black eyed peas burgers – Vegetarian high protein burgers
Ever since I tried making burgers with the leftover dried Kaala Chana (brown chick peas) a few weeks ago, I’m encouraged by the variety of burgers we can enjoy as vegetarians – veggie burgers, lentil burgers, soy burgers and so on.
The Kaala Chana burgers tasted excellent, stuffed between two slices of whole grain bread and grilled on my newly acquired grill pan. This recipe using black eyed peas (also known as Lobia or Karamani), looked similar but tasted totally different. The process is simple. Soak the beans, pressure cook/ cook, drain, mash. Then add any spices and flavours you fancy, shape them into good sized burgers, bake, shallow fry or grill them and you are good to go.
There are many ways to use them too-
- Make a simple salad with onions, tomato, carrots. Scoop it on a slice of bread, place the burger, drizzle your favourite sauces, cover with another slice and dinner is ready.
- You can even deep fry smaller sized balls to make yummy finger food a la falafel served with a dip or mayo.
- You can do a bean salad with these, by cutting the burgers into strips and tossing them with chopped peppers, onions, tomato and a light dressing of lemon juice, salt and pepper.
I do love black eyed peas. They need lesser soaking time, cook to a soft mush in no time in the pressure cooker and can be used in a variety of recipes such as soups, burgers, salads, curries and so on! Check out these recipes too!
Prep time: Soaking time for beans – 6 hrs or overnight
Cooking time: 1 hr
Makes 10-12 medium sized burger patties
Equipment Required
Stove top grill pan or a Shallow fry pan
[wpurp-searchable-recipe]Black eyed peas burgers – Healthy Vegetarian burgers made using cooked black eyed peas / Lobia – high fiber, high protein and delicious too! [vegan] [gluten free] – black eyed peas (lobia)- (soaked overnight or6hours). , coriander leaves – chopped. , red chilli powder or use paprika (as per your taste)., salt. , cumin powder. , garlic finely chopped or grated. , roasted sesame seeds. , oil to brush on the burgers, for assembly.: slices of whole wheat bread / burger buns, onion slices pickled in vinegar and salt. , sliced tomatoes. , grated carrots / cabbage. , coriander chutney (optional)., . sauces of your choice -such as Nando’s Extra Extra Hot Peri Peri sauce, Pressure cook the soaked peas in 4 cups of water for 2 whistles. Keep at sim for 5 min. Switch off cooker. Cool and drain well. {OR}.; Cook them in boiling water for 35-40 minutes until soft but not fully mashed.; Preheat the oven at 200 degrees Celsius or you can use a pan to shallow fry or a grill pan.; Place the drained black eyed peas with the other ingredients for the burgers except oil in a bowl. Mash gently with a fork mixing all ingredients well. Taste for salt and spice.; Shape into burgers 2″ in diameter. Place on a greased baking sheet. Brush the tops with oil and bake for 15 minutes. You could grill them on a stove top pan or a grill, as per your convenience.; Slice a burger bun in half. Place lettuce and / or salad on one half, place the burger on top. Top with cheese or mayo as desired. Serve.; [/wpurp-searchable-recipe]
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Black eyed peas burgers
Healthy Vegetarian burgers made using cooked black eyed peas / Lobia - high fiber, high protein and delicious too! [vegan] [gluten free]
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Prep Time 6 hours hrs
Cook Time 1 hour hr
Total Time 13 hours hrs
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 10 pieces
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups black eyed peas (lobia)- (soaked overnight or 6hours).
- 3 - 4 tbsps coriander leaves - chopped.
- 1 tsp red chilli paprika powder or use (as per your taste).
- 1.5 tsps salt .
- 1 tsp cumin powder.
- 5 cloves garlic finely chopped or grated.
- 1 - 2 tbsps sesame seeds roasted .
for assembly.
- whole wheat bread burger buns slices of /
- 1 cup onion pickled vinegar salt slices in and .
- 1 cup tomatoes sliced .
- 1 cup carrots cabbage grated / .
- coriander chutney (optional).
- sauces Peri Peri sauce . of your choice -such as Nando's Extra Extra Hot
Instructions
Pressure cook the soaked peas in 4 cups of water for 2 whistles. Keep at sim for 5 min. Switch off cooker. Cool and drain well. {OR}.
Cook them in boiling water for 35-40 minutes until soft but not fully mashed.
Preheat the oven at 200 degrees Celsius or you can use a pan to shallow fry or a grill pan.
Place the drained black eyed peas with the other ingredients for the burgers except oil in a bowl. Mash gently with a fork mixing all ingredients well. Taste for salt and spice.
Shape into burgers 2" in diameter. Place on a greased baking sheet. Brush the tops with oil and bake for 15 minutes. You could grill them on a stove top pan or a grill, as per your convenience.
Slice a burger bun in half. Place lettuce and / or salad on one half, place the burger on top. Top with cheese or mayo as desired. Serve.
Notes
Health Quotient
These beans are high in fibre and protein, making it a healthy filling meal. You can omit the bread and eat the patties alone along with a salad for a low carb vegetarian meal. Since they are baked, you can prepare them using minimal oil.
Make-ahead tip
The burgers can be shaped and frozen on a baking tray. Once frozen, remove and store in ziploc bag in freezer, bake or shallow fry when required. Add 3-4 minutes to baking time, no need to thaw before baking or frying.