Printable Recipe: Cajun Black-Eyed Pea Veggie Burgers

Cajun Black-Eyed Pea Veggie Burgers

I love, love, love these burgers. I've always been crazy about black eyed peas, and I think their flavor in this recipe really sets them apart from most bean- based veggie burger recipes. I like to toss in plenty of Cajun seasoning to give these lots of flavor. And don't be afraid to add lots of garlic! Most veggie burger recipes need a little extra. Serves 4-6.

Ingredients:
1 (15 oz.) can black-eyed peas
1/2 C. chopped cauliflower, steamed until very tender
1/2 C. chopped broccoli, steamed until very tender
1/2 C. chopped mushrooms
4 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
2 tsp. soy sauce
3 tsp. Cajun Seasoning (get the recipe here)
flour or breadcrumbs, as needed
water or vegetable broth, as needed

Instructions: 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In a small saucepan (or in the microwave), cook peas together with their liquid until quite soft. They need to be easy to mash.

2. In a large mixing bowl, combine peas, broccoli, cauliflower, mushrooms, garlic, soy sauce, and seasoning. Mash together.

3. Add water/broth and flour/breadcrumbs until the mixture holds together well. Generally, you will need less than 1/4 C. of each.

4. Shape into 4-6 patties (I generally make 4).

5. Bake on well-greased cookie sheet about 25 minutes, or until cooked through. Flip once during baking.

6. Garnish as desired and serve. Yum!