by Elizabeth Dronet
1/2 cup minced green onions
2 Jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
2 16oz cans of black-eyed peas, drained and coarsely mashed
1 egg
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp Tabasco
Salt to taste
1 cup breadcrumbs
Olive oil for frying
Salsa
Sour cream
Saute green onions and peppers in oil until tender. Combine with peas, egg, cumin, salt, and hot sauce. Stir in 1/2 cups of breadcrumbs. Cover and chill for one hour. Form into patties. You can make several small patties, or three large ones. Coat with remaining breadcrumbs. Over medium heat, pan fry cakes in oil for about 2 minutes on each side or until browned. Serve with salsa and sour cream.
You may wish to double the recipe if serving this as a main dish.
*You may also like our Corn Pancakes and Veggie Pancakes.