Fried Black-Eye Peas

Recipesfull introduces to you: Mardi Gras Recipes. (Fried Black-Eye Peas). I make these with leftover cooked black-eyed peas cooked with ham hocks or smoked turkey from New Year's. I sometimes top with a fried green tomato or left over candied yams. Get creative with them. I've tried several variations. This is the basic version.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 patties

Fried Black-Eye Peas

Ingredients

½ pound bacon

3 cups canned black-eyed peas

rinsed and drained

2 tablespoons minced shallot

⅓ cup chopped roasted red peppers

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

or as needed

salt and black pepper to taste

1 tablespoon butter

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Creole Chitterlings (Chitlins)

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Directions

Step 1

Place the bacon in a large deep skillet and cook over medium-high heat turning occasionally until evenly browned about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate.

Step 2

Mash the black-eye peas in a bowl with a fork. Crumble the bacon into the peas and stir in the shallot red peppers and enough flour to make the mixture stick together. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Form the black-eye pea mixture into 4 patties.

Step 3

Melt the butter with the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties until golden brown and crispy on each side about 4 minutes per side.

Nutritional Information

Fried Black-Eye Peas

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 324.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 16.4g 33%

Carbohydrates: 31.1g 10%

Dietary Fiber: 6.3g 25%

Sugars: 0.7g

Fat: 15.2g 23%

Saturated Fat: 5.2g 26%

Cholesterol: 28mg 9%

Vitamin A Iu: 918IU 18%

Niacin Equivalents: 5.9mg 46%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 10%

Vitamin C: 15.2mg 25%

Folate: 104.7mcg 26%

Calcium: 43.5mg 4%

Iron: 2.4mg 14%

Magnesium: 58.9mg 21%

Potassium: 437.9mg 12%

Sodium: 1051.4mg 42%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 31%

Calories From Fat: 136.5

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.