Black Eyed Pea Cakes Rezept

Ring in the New Year with good luck and delicious flavor! These Black Eyed Pea Cakes are a fun twist on a Southern tradition. Black-eyed peas, symbolizing prosperity, are combined with savory spices and crispy cornmeal for a truly unforgettable culinary experience. Perfect for a New Year's Day brunch or a unique weeknight dinner, this recipe uses leftover black-eyed peas (or a freshly cooked batch!) to create flavorful patties that are sure to be a hit. Each bite is bursting with texture and flavor, and the optional sour cream and green onion topping adds a delightful creamy coolness. This recipe is easy to follow and guarantees a delicious and lucky start to the year!

Vorbereitung 20 Min.

Kochzeit 40 Min.

Kalorien 439.5 kcal

Eiweiß 29g

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Zutaten für Black Eyed Pea Cakes

1 medium purple onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
2 tablespoons butter
Black Eyed Peas
Fine Dry Breadcrumb
2 large egg yolks
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 cloves garlic, minced
Ground Cumin
Dry Mustard
Dried Oregano
Dried Thyme
1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
Yellow Cornmeal
Vegetable Oil
12 tablespoons sour cream
Green Onion
Salsa, for serving (optional)

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Zubereitung von Black Eyed Pea Cakes

In a large skillet, sauté the chopped onion, red bell pepper, and minced jalapeño in 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat until softened (about 5-7 minutes).
Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
In a large bowl, mash the cooked black-eyed peas.
Add the sautéed vegetables, breadcrumbs, egg yolks, cilantro, garlic, cumin, mustard, oregano, thyme, and salt to the mashed black-eyed peas. Stir until well combined.
Shape the mixture into 12 (2 1/2-inch) patties.
Place cornmeal in a shallow dish. Dredge each patty in the cornmeal, ensuring they are evenly coated.
Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Fry half of the patties for 3-4 minutes per side, or until lightly browned and heated through.
Transfer the cooked patties to a serving plate and keep warm.
Repeat steps 7-9 with the remaining patties and the other 2 tablespoons of oil.
Top each patty with 1 tablespoon of sour cream.
Sprinkle with sliced green onions.
Serve immediately with salsa, if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

48 g

Sugar

18g

Fat

35g

Carbs

17g

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Main Courses Breakfast & Brunch Main Dish / Dinner Sweets & Sides Side Dishes Vegetarian Proteins Bean & Lentil Recipes The Americas American Cajun & Creole Southern Vegetarian Holiday Recipes

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Häufig gestellte Fragen

Wie lange dauert die Zubereitung von Black Eyed Pea Cakes?

Black Eyed Pea Cakes dauert insgesamt etwa 60 Minuten – ungefähr 20 Minuten Vorbereitung und 40 Minuten Kochzeit.

Wie viele Kalorien hat Black Eyed Pea Cakes?

Black Eyed Pea Cakes hat etwa 439.5 Kalorien pro Portion, mit ungefähr 29 g Eiweiß, 17 g Kohlenhydraten und 31 g Fett.

Welche Zutaten brauche ich für Black Eyed Pea Cakes?

Die wichtigsten Zutaten für Black Eyed Pea Cakes sind Purple Onion, Red Bell Pepper, Jalapeno Pepper, Butter, Black Eyed Peas, Fine Dry Breadcrumb. Die vollständige Liste mit Mengenangaben findest du oben.