Black Eyed Pea Cakes with Jalapeno Sour Cream

Crispy, flavorful, and delightfully satisfying, these Black Eyed Pea Cakes with Jalapeno Sour Cream are a southern-inspired twist on savory fritters. Made with hearty black-eyed peas, a touch of heat from cayenne pepper, and fresh scallions, these golden-brown patties boast a deliciously crunchy texture thanks to panko breadcrumbs. Perfectly complemented by a creamy, zesty jalapeno sour cream featuring fresh cilantro and lime juice, this recipe strikes the perfect balance between spicy and tangy. Ready in just 35 minutes, these crowd-pleasing cakes are ideal as a unique appetizer, a vegetarian main course, or even a festive party snack. Serve them warm and enjoy a bite full of bold flavors and crave-worthy contrasts!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Black-eyed peas (cooked and drained)
• 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
• 2 stalks Scallions (finely chopped)
• 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1 large Egg
• 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 cup Vegetable oil (for frying)
• 1 cup Sour cream
• 1 medium Jalapeno (seeded and finely chopped)
• 1 tablespoon Lime juice
• 1 tablespoon Chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, mash the cooked black-eyed peas with a fork or potato masher until slightly chunky.

Step 2

Add the panko breadcrumbs, chopped scallions, minced garlic, egg, cayenne pepper, and salt to the mashed black-eyed peas. Mix well to combine.

Step 3

Form the mixture into small patties (about 2-3 inches in diameter). You should get approximately 8-10 cakes.

Step 4

Heat the vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.

Step 5

Working in batches, cook the black-eyed pea cakes for 3-4 minutes per side or until golden brown and crisp. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.

Step 6

In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, finely chopped jalapeno, lime juice, and cilantro. Mix well to create the jalapeno sour cream.

Step 7

Serve the black-eyed pea cakes warm, topped with a dollop of jalapeno sour cream. Garnish with additional cilantro if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(881.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1759.4

Total Fat 117.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 41.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 334.5mg	0%
Sodium 1814.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 147.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 29.9g	0%
Total Sugars 34.4g
Protein 53.5g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 543.1mg	0%
Iron 12.6mg	0%
Potassium 1369.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 56.7%

Protein: 11.5%

Carbs: 31.8%