Black-Eyed Pea Croquettes Recipe

Name: Black-Eyed Pea Croquettes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 cups water; 2 cups uncooked black-eyed peas; 1 tsp. salt; 1 Tbs. canola oil; 1 small onion, diced; 1 Tbs. minced garlic; 1 1/2 cups canned fire-roasted tomatoes, diced; 1/4 tsp. chili paste, or more to taste; 1 Tbs. balsamic vinegar; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 3 scallions, thinly sliced; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 4 cups fresh breadcrumbs; Flour for dusting

Servings: persons

6 cups water
2 cups uncooked black-eyed peas
1 tsp. salt
1 Tbs. canola oil
1 small onion, diced
1 Tbs. minced garlic
1 1/2 cups canned fire-roasted tomatoes, diced
1/4 tsp. chili paste, or more to taste
1 Tbs. balsamic vinegar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
3 scallions, thinly sliced
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
4 cups fresh breadcrumbs
Flour for dusting

1
Bring 6 cups water to a boil over high heat, and add peas and 1 tsp.
2
salt.
3
Cook peas for 1 hour or until tender.
4
Remove from heat, and set aside to cool.
5
Meanwhile, heat oil on medium heat, and saute onion until translucent, about 7 minutes.
6
Add garlic and tomatoes, bring to a boil and reduce heat to low.
7
Add chili paste, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper, and cook for 20 minutes.
8
Remove from heat, and set aside to cool.
9
Combine peas and tomato mixture.
10
Place half of pea mixture in food processor and puree, or mash half with back of wooden spoon in bowl.
11
Add mashed mixture to remaining beans, and add scallions, eggs and breadcrumbs.
12
Mixture should be thick but moist.
13
If it is too moist, add more breadcrumbs.
14
Form mixture into 11/2-inch round patties, about 1/2-inch thick.
15
Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.
16
Dust each patty with flour, and gently place in skillet.
17
Cook for about 2 minutes on each side, and repeat process until all mixture is used, adding more oil if needed.
18
Remove from heat, drain on paper towels and serve hot.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 cups water, 2 cups uncooked black-eyed peas, 1 tsp. salt, 1 Tbs. canola oil, and more.

Yes, Black-Eyed Pea Croquettes falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Black-Eyed Pea Croquettes

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