The Green Goddess Tahini Drizzle goes great on these burgers and cakes.
Not So Impossible Black Eyed Pea Cakes and Black Bean Burgers
½ onion finely diced
1 clove garlic minced (1 tsp jarred, OK)
½ red, green or yellow bell pepper, finely diced
2 tbs oil
1 can of black beans or black eyed peas, drained and rinsed
1 egg or aquafaba
½ cup breadcrumbs
salt, pepper to taste
Spices like curry, turmeric, cumin, chili powder and cayenne pepper to taste
Sauté onion, garlic and peppers in the oil over low heat until fragrant and translucent. Cool. Drain and rinse beans and place in a bowl. With a potato masher or the back of a fork mash the beans. Add the egg, breadcrumbs or aquafaba and seasonings. Hot sauce can also be used for flavor. Blend well. Form the mixture into palm-sized patties and pan fry in a little oil over medium heat until charred on the outside and hot on the inside. Other vegetables that will work in this recipe are mushrooms, carrots, scallions, shallots or spinach. Sweat these with the onions. Serve just like you would any hamburger. For additional fiber, choose a bun that is 100% whole wheat.
Black Eyed Peas or Field Peas can be substituted. Drizzle with Tahini Sauce below.
Green Goddess Tahini Sauce
½ cup tahini
¼ cup fresh lemon juice·
6 tablespoons water, plus more as needed
1 small garlic clove, grated or pressed
½teaspoonsea salt
Place all ingredients in a food processor or blender and mix well. Add fresh cilantro or parsley to make a Green Tahini.
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