Hoppin' John Cakes With Tomatillo-Tomato Salsa Recipe

Name: Hoppin' John Cakes With Tomatillo-Tomato Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups well-drained canned black-eyed peas, divided; Cooking spray; 3/4 cup diced onion; 1 tablespoon diced seeded jalapeno pepper; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 4 cups fresh breadcrumbs, divided (about 8 slices); 1 cup cooked basmati rice; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 1 large egg white, lightly beaten; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided; Cherry tomatoes (optional)

Servings: persons

2 cups well-drained canned black-eyed peas, divided
Cooking spray
3/4 cup diced onion
1 tablespoon diced seeded jalapeno pepper
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups fresh breadcrumbs, divided (about 8 slices)
1 cup cooked basmati rice
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 large egg white, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
Cherry tomatoes (optional)

1
Mash 1 cup black-eyed peas. Set aside.
2
Place a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat until hot. Add onion, jalapeno, and garlic; saute 3 minutes or until onion is lightly browned.
3
Combine mashed peas, 1 cup whole peas, onion mixture, 1 cup breadcrumbs, rice, flour, egg, and egg white in a bowl; stir well. Divide mixture into 8 equal portions. Shape into 1/2-inch-thick cakes using wet hands. Pat remaining 3 cups breadcrumbs over cakes.
4
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 4 cakes; cook 4 minutes. Carefully turn cakes over; cook 4 minutes or until golden. Repeat procedure with remaining oil and cakes. Serve with Tomatillo-Tomato Salsa. Garnish with cherry tomatoes, if desired.

915

kcal

Calories

Fat

153

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups well-drained canned black-eyed peas, divided, Cooking spray, 3/4 cup diced onion, 1 tablespoon diced seeded jalapeno pepper, and more.

Yes, Hoppin' John Cakes With Tomatillo-Tomato Salsa falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Hoppin' John Cakes With Tomatillo-Tomato Salsa

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