Black-Eyed Pea Cakes with Adobo Cream

Black-eyed peas are considered a symbol of good luck and prosperity in many cultures, especially when eaten on New Year’s Day.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 40 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.

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Black-Eyed Pea Cakes with Adobo Cream

Cooking Method: Frying Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex Courses: Any, Appetizer, Snack Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 40 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 840

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Black-Eyed Peas
• 1 cup Breadcrumbs
• 1 small Onion
• 2 clove Garlic
• 2 tablespoon Cilantro
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Black Pepper
• 1 Egg
• 2 tablespoon Vegetable Oil
• ¹⁄₂ cup Sour Cream
• 1 tablespoon Adobo Sauce
• 1 tablespoon Lime Juice
• 1 tablespoon Green Onion

Instructions

1. In a food processor, combine black-eyed peas, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, cilantro, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Pulse until well combined but still slightly chunky.
2. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and add the beaten egg. Mix well.
3. Shape the mixture into patties and place on a baking sheet.
4. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
5. In a small bowl, mix sour cream, adobo sauce, and lime juice to make the adobo cream.
6. Serve the black-eyed pea cakes with adobo cream on the side. Garnish with chopped green onions.
7. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 210kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 23g8%

Sugars 2g

Protein 7g15%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.