I love peas. Mazen now loves peas!
So when we were asked if we’d like a second helping of Peas, we said YES!
Mama Pea has been busy in the kitchen. I loved her first cookbook and its creativity, so I knew I’d like this one too. Luckily she hooked me up with a copy and asked if I’d like to make some Mexican Millet Burgers.
Cookbook in hand, we got started.
Some of us were more helpful than others
I used my rice cooker to make the millet while I gave Mazen a bath. Rice cookers are the multitasker of the century!
I ground the rest of the millet in my Cuisinart and pulled together the rest of the ingredients (except for the onions, naturally).
Soon we had patties. Her recipe called for 4 but I turned them into 7 so they’d fit on our buns.
After a quick bake in the oven, they were crispy and ready for dressing. Avocado + ketchup were perfect.
I loved the Mexican-cumin flavor and the little crunchies of millet throughout. Great texture! I enjoyed a leftover burger over a salad the next day.
And here is the recipe just for you : )
Mexican Millet Burgers
INGREDIENTS
- 1 organic egg, or flaxseed “egg” (3 tablespoons water +1 tablespoon ground flaxseed)
- 1 ½ cups water
- 1 ½ cups millet
- cooking spray or oil, to grease skillet
- ½ cup yellow onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- ½ cup carrots, finely chopped or grated
- 1 14-ounce can garbanzo beans, drained, rinsed and roughly pureed
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 ½ teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder salt and pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Combine flaxseed and water in a small bowl and set aside.
3. Prepare millet by grinding 1 cup of it into flour in a blender, food processor or coffee/spice grinder.
4. Bring 1 ½ cups water to a boil. Add remaining ½ cup millet, cover and reduce heat. Simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and allow millet to sit for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
5. In a large skillet lightly coated with cooking spray or oil, sauté onion, garlic and carrots over medium-high heat until tender, about 5 minutes.
6. In a large bowl, combine organic egg or flaxseed “egg,” ground millet, cooked millet, onion mixture, garbanzo beans, cilantro, olive oil, soy sauce, cumin and chili powder. Add salt and pepper to taste.
7. Form burger mixture into patties, packing tightly.
8. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, turning once, or until golden and crisp.
9. Serve on toasted buns and top with the trimmings of your choice.
NUTRITION INFORMATION {per burger if you make 4 patties}
490 calories, 10g total fat, 1.5g saturated fat, 0g trans fat, 0mg cholesterol, 460mg sodium, 84g carbohydrate, 13g fiber, 2g sugar, 15g protein, vitamin A 60%, vitamin C 10%, calcium 4%, iron 20%
And in celebration of the Peas, I’m giving away one of their prize packs that includes:
- An insulated Cooler Bag
- Stainless Steel Tumbler with Straw
- Glass Fruit Infuser Bottle
- A copy of More Peas, Thank You
Enter here!
Terri says
I have Mama Pea’s first book & I love it! I would love to have her new book!
Jeanne vanderveen says
I liked you on Facebook and would love to win this book as the recipe sounds amazing!
Marie says
Awesome
Ali @ Peaches and Football says
I’ve heard great things about her new book – plus more recipes and less stories – what a fun giveaway!
Katie @ Talk Less, Say More says
Those look seriously delicious!! Love Mama Pea – thanks for sharing the recipe!
Johanna B says
I love Mama Pea’s first cookbook and I’m sure this one will be just as good. Can’t wait to try the millet burgers. I actually have all the ingredients at home.
Katie says
LOVE!
Rachel says
I am a huge fan of Mama Pea and her first book. I’m also super intrigued by these millet burgers. They sound delicious.
Laurie says
Mama Peas’s recipes are awesome!! I’ve been vegan for over a year now and I LOVE IT!! 🙂
Bonnie says
I have not had much experience cooking with millet, and this looks like a good way to jump in and try again. I enjoy your blog so much. Thank you!!
[email protected] says
Those burgers sound amazing! Millet is by far one one of my favourite grains!
Emily @ Life on Food says
Wish I could have given this recipe to my brother when he lived in Africa. He had millet coming out of his ears.
Lisa says
I’d LOVE to win this!
I can’t wait to try out some of the “recipeas”
On my 21month old!
sara @ fitcupcaker says
I would love this…Looks like the book has some great recipes!
Erin Motz says
I think it’s fate that I saw this post – I’ve been on the hunt for a fruit infuser tumblr thing! 🙂 I teach yoga 20x per week now and am tired of buying fruit flavored water!
Allegra says
Hi, Kath! Saw the squiggle of ketchup on the burger and wondered if you have ever tried the Stonewall Kitchens country ketchup – it’s a new favorite in our house. Chunkier and with a bit more kick than regular ketchup, and completely addictive!
KathEats says
I haven’t!
Allegra says
You should check it out! I warn you, though, it’s so much tastier than regular ketchup that it can be hard to go back… : )
Jessica says
These look so good!
I am wondering what Mama Pea will think when you link back to a post saying the Peas are vegan when now that she is eating animals again, she adamantly denies ever she or her family were vegan.
KathEats says
She’d probably say that things change!
Carly @ Snack Therapy says
Holy yum! Thanks for sharing!!
Kristen @ Change of Pace says
What an amazing giveaway! So exciting! 🙂
Jordan @ Eat for Health, Eat for Fun says
I’m glad you posted this because I am just getting to that point where I need some good new cookbooks and this looks like a winner!
Lauren says
I bet this one will be just as great as her first cookbook
Michelle says
Would love to have this cookbook! My 5 month old loves her peas 🙂
elizabeth says
Yesterday I made Quinoa burgers, can’t wait to try these millet burgers.
Erin says
The burgers look delicious. I would love to win this cookbook!
Amanda M says
Nutrition question: 84g of carbs + a bun seems like a lot of carbs in one meal to me! Granted, I was raised in a low carb house and still avoid carb heavy foods, so is this just me? Or, if you know you are going to be chowing down on these for dinner, cut back during the day?
KathEats says
Agreed – that is a lot at one meal. I’d say served over a salad is ideal.
Molly @ RDexposed says
That was my question! Wasn’t sure if just the burger itself was 84 gm of CHO. Yikes (says the DM RD).
Jennifer says
I’m curious about the calories… I’m making these tonight so I plugged the recipe into my Lose It app and it came up with 212 cals per serving (making 4 patties) and using one flax egg. Wonder if I entered something wrong…
KathEats says
The millet makes up a huge portion – because it’s ground into flour. The calories are in the post – under the recipe.
jen says
i would love to wim this! i didnt know she came out with another one, i have the first one and use it ALL THE TIME!!!! her 2 veg burgers are delicious, and i cant wait to see whats in store here! i feel like im being really good to my little bun in the oven when i cook these recipes!
Michelle @ A Healthy Mrs says
Mmmm, those burgers look delicious — yum!
And Mazen gets cuter in every post! 🙂
Diana @ Eating Made Easy says
Rice cookers are so versatile! Burgers look great.
Elise @ Expeditions of Elise says
Yum! I am always in search of good veggie burger recipes. This one looks like a winner.
Lisa says
I love Mama Pea! I adore her first book and would love to win her second book. That glass fruit infuser bottle looks really neat.
Maria Tadic says
Gr8 giveaway! I’m always looking for new vegetarian cookbooks. What’d you think of the texture of that millet burger? I love making veggie burgers but sometimes they’re so mushy and squishy when you bit into them they just squish out of the bun.
ash says
I liked your facebook page this looks like an awesome recipe book and giveaway!
Yin says
That looks insanely delicious! Would love to win 🙂
Olivia says
That second picture of Mazen — TOO funny! He is so adorable, Kath! The millet burgers look delicious.
Debbie (Accidently Delish) says
i was suppose to get her first book via another blog, but the blogger never sent me the book. i was beyond sad. i would LOVE to have a copy of her second book!!
i’ve made a ton of her recipes and have never been disappointed! so happy for her that she released a second!
KathEats says
Awww did you follow up with the blogger? Sometimes things just get lost in email. I’m sure they would want to know it never arrived
Debbie says
Multiple multiple emails where she finally flat out told me she wasn’t sending it. Trust me i wanted that book! Haha
KathEats says
Awww so sorry!
Elizabeth says
I’m really happy this recipe gives a shout out to flax seed egg replacement… as a vegan, that is probably one of the best things I’ve learned. So easy, and (as far as I can tell) there’s no difference!
Just a tip, it helps a lot with consistency if the 3 tbsp of water are slightly warm. Also, whisking with a fork really helps the ground flax seed soak up water. I like to whisk mine occasionally while it sits for five to ten minutes.
Think I’ll try these out if I can find some millet!
Sarah (The Simple Dietitian) says
Kath, I feel as if I’m always asking for your opinion/advice (haha!) but I’m in the process of upgrading my camera soon (as in the next year or so!) and I noticed on your photography page that you upgraded to the Mark 5D II. I was just wondering what you’ve noticed as the biggest improvements from going to your first DSLR to this one. Do you think the upgrades are worth the price tag and would you highly recommend that particular camera to others?
I’m definitely looking into that one as my next camera of choice but want to make sure I make the right choice considering that hefty price tag (although amazon seems to have good sales now and again!) Thanks so much for your input…as always, I really appreciate it! 😀
KathEats says
I think the 5D is most definitely a much better camera. But I also had the XSI which was the base model of Rebels. If I had the T3, it might not have been as big of a jump. But what I love most about it is the full frame. I think the wider photos just look much more stunning. The Mark II is a good price now that the Mark III is out – hopefully you can get a good deal.
Andy Glenn says
I’m thinking of a tabbouleh/hummus offshot of this…I’ll keep you posted 🙂
Liz @ iheartvegetables says
I didn’t know I could make millet in my rice cooker! YAY! I’m totally going to try these!
Lisa @bitesforbabies says
Those burgers look yummy! I love using flax instead of egg…it’s amazing how it replaces eggs and gives pretty much to same consistency!
Karen says
I love mama pea and the pea family, though peas not so much…
Bruna @ morgbu.com says
I would love that book!
Amy in Atlanta says
It looks very interesting, wonder if my meat eating husband would eat it!
Alexandra @ Loving the Good Life says
As a busy college student, I adore my rice cooker. I can put everything in (not just rice!) and go to class and come back to a nice, warm meal. It is the best!
Jane @ Not Plain So Jane says
The texture looks great on those burgers!
Nikki says
I have her first cookbook and would LOVE to add this one to my Mama Pea collection!
Nikki says
I “like” your facebook page!
Alison says
Those burgers look so good!
Joanne says
Love that recipe. It looks so good.
Mandy says
That burger looks delicious! I’ll have to try that one soon!
Kim says
Yum! Looks good.
Tiffany says
Hi Kath,
What a great giveaway! Cant wait to try those millet burgers!
I finally bought wild friends nut butter! The chocolate coconut is delicious! but i think they changed the formula because the ingredients are a little different than what is on the website. Mine is more like coconut butter consistency (when the coconut butter is warm), still smooth but more thick. Have you tried the new formula?
KathEats says
Hmmm no I haven’t. I didn’t know they changed it?
Tiffany says
Now the ingredient list includes coconut instead of coconut oil. Mine looks so thick, in your pictures yours looks so drippy and glossy.
kim says
Love that cookbook! Gotta get it.
Thanks!
Nina Isabella says
This looks fantastic! I have to confess I am not a huge fan of peas, but this recipe might change my mind. It looks delicious and I will definitely try the recipe this weekend. My mum will be over the moon, she’s a vegetarian to the bone and will love this meatless burger! And so will I!
Thanks for sharing this! =)
Amy Mc. says
I would SO love to win this!
Christine says
I bought my first can of sardines from Trade Joe’s this afternoon. I plan on trying them tomorrow! What is your favorite way to eat the sardines? Just w/ mustard and mayo?
KathEats says
Yep – as a sardine salad. Maybe add some dill/lemon too?
Mommypage says
The Mexican Millet Burgers look delicious! It seems like there are fantastic recipes in the cookbook. We will have to check it out!
Alexa says
These Millet Burgers are fantastic!
Katherine says
how cute!
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Lindsey F says
What an awesome giveaway! I am trying to learn to cook easy, healthy recipes now that I live alone. This would be a great teacher.
R says
I would love to win this!!!! I love her website too!!!
hn says
I have a 2 yr old and would love to find some new recipes for her.
Brieanna @ Going Brienanas says
I rarely use millet but this recipe makes me feel compelled to go out a buy a bag!
Christine says
Wow, that burger looks delicious!
CaitlinHTP says
Peas and Thank You is such a great blog.
MelissaG says
Awesome giveaway! Definately going to try those burgers!
Jen Feliciano says
Those look delish! I’d love to have the cookbook for recipes to try on my little guys!