Eat to Energise and Release Body Fat › Energise Recipe 58

Cajun Black-Eyed Pea Burgers

Prep 15 min · Cook 16 min · Makes 6

Ingredients

• 1 cup cooked brown rice
• 1 ½ cups black-eyed peas, drained (reserve ¾ cup whole)
• 1/3 cup almond meal
• 1/4 cup cornmeal or oat flour
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
• 1/4 cup diced celery
• 2 tbsp tahini
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/4 tsp cayenne (optional)
• 1 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper (optional)
• 6 whole-grain buns or lettuce wraps
• Lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickles, for serving

Method

1. Blend the rice, most of the black-eyed peas (reserving ¾ cup), almond meal, and cornmeal in a food processor until combined.
2. Add the onion, pepper, celery, spices, vinegar, and tahini, and blend again.
3. Pulse in the reserved black-eyed peas just until mixed through, keeping some whole for texture.
4. Shape into 6 patties, about 4 inches wide and 1/2 an inch thick.
5. Air fry at 350°F for 16 minutes, flipping halfway (or bake at 375°F for 30 minutes, flipping halfway).
6. Assemble on buns with your favourite toppings.

Highlights: 12g fibre per burger, and they hold together without egg or oil.

Nutrition is per serving. The figures are estimates, so use them as a guide only.

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