Buying good food to feed a family of 5 can be expensive! One thing we try to do to save money, try new things, and be healthier overall is take the focus off of meat in our meals. There are so many unknowns about the meat industry in America, and quite frankly I just don’t trust any of the big name brands. We do buy organic meats, but they are super expensive! I do use a few tricks to stretch the meat we buy, but I also love throwing in one or two meatless meals every week. I like experimenting with new ingredients and creating new recipes that do not contain meat and so far my family has really loved all of veggie friendly meals I’ve served. My kids do love beans and I’ve been serving lentils to my toddler since before he could even talk. Both of these are awesome alternatives to meat and contain tons of protein and fiber.
Spicy Black Eyed Pea Burgers
By Published: May 21, 2014
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Ready In: 30 mins
Buying good food to feed a family of 5 can be expensive! One thing we try to do to save money, try new things, and be healthier …
Ingredients
- 1 jalapeno pepper
- 1/4 onion
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 cup old world pilaf mix or 1/2 cup uncooked rice and 1/2 cup beans
- 1/2 tsp adobo seasoning
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1 egg
- 2 Tbsp stone ground whole wheat flour plus more for dredging
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup freshly grated cheddar cheese optional
Instructions
- Cook rice according to package directions. If you are not using the old world pilaf cook rice, then add beans
- Saute jalapeno, onion, and garlic clove in 1 Tbsp olive oil
- Allow rice to cool, add seasonings, cooked jalapeno and onion mix, egg, stone ground whole wheat flour, and optional cheddar cheese
- Take a ball of mix and flatten it into a patty. If your patties aren't sticking together or are breaking apart, use extra flour
- Heat 2 Tbsp olive oil in large sauté pan over medium heat. Dredge patties in extra stone ground whole wheat flour, then sauté until golden brown on each side
- Top with cheese and sour cream if desired
