Flavorful vegetarian patties featuring mashed black-eyed peas, fresh herbs, and smoky seasonings. Crisp outside, tender inside.
# Needed Ingredients:
→ Legumes
01 - 1 1/2 cups cooked black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
→ Vegetables & Aromatics
02 - 1/2 small onion, finely diced
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 small carrot, grated
05 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
06 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
→ Binders & Seasonings
07 - 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
08 - 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
09 - 5 tablespoons water
10 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
11 - 1 teaspoon salt
12 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
→ Optional Add-ins
13 - 1/2 teaspoon cumin
14 - 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
15 - Pinch of chili flakes
# Preparation Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F or heat a skillet over medium heat for pan-frying
02 - In a small bowl, combine ground flaxseed with water. Allow mixture to sit for 5 minutes until thickened
03 - In a large bowl, mash black-eyed peas with a fork or potato masher, maintaining some texture throughout
04 - Add diced onion, minced garlic, grated carrot, fresh parsley, smoked paprika, breadcrumbs, prepared flax egg, olive oil, salt, pepper, and any optional ingredients. Mix thoroughly until fully integrated
05 - Divide mixture into 4 equal portions and form into compact burger patties
06 - Place patties on parchment-lined baking sheet and brush lightly with olive oil. Bake for 15-18 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and firm
07 - Heat 2 tablespoons oil in skillet and cook patties 4-5 minutes per side until crisp and deeply browned
08 - Transfer patties to burger buns with desired toppings or serve alongside fresh salad
