READY IN 30 mins

Fried Black-Eye Peas

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"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." — MAJIX

Directions

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.
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.
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.

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PREP 10 mins
COOK 20 mins
READY IN 30 mins

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Jan 20, 2011

these were really good, I had some leftover black eyed peas that needed to get used up- they were dry beans, of course soaked and cooked. I used my hand blender to mash them, but left some a partly unmashed. I also roasted the red peppers myself. Next time I make them I think I will add more flour, so they stick together better. Also I think they need a little bit of sauce. I will try a few out next time and see what I like best.

—crystal

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Sep 07, 2010

Tasty! I used blackeyed peas with jalapenos which added just enough spice. My family loved them and say that the recipe is a keeper. The texture is very soft and I would like to make it a bit firmer.

—CCM

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14 Ratings

Jun 23, 2011

Good recipe but I needed a LOT more than 3 TBS of flour. I frequently "guesstimate" my measurements but I think I used about 1 cup of flour to 3 cups of mashed peas. The mixture still never reached a consistency where I could make patties. I dropped a huge spoonful of batter into the hot pan, waited for one side to cook, and then turned it over with a spatula. I used the spatula to smash down the burger after flipping it to flatten it out some. With this change it is a really good basic recipe and a great way to use leftover beans or peas.

—melissa

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Jun 18, 2011

I was plesently surprised with these! I fixed up a batch and served them with some fish and eveyone really enjoyed them! I pattied them out alot smaller and it seemed to work out great! Thank you for sharing this recipe with us!

—Mandy

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Jan 25, 2011

I improvised a little with ingredients on hand... but this was a great starting place! I also made more, smaller patties because I like the crunchy bits on the outside so much. :) Thanks for sharing!

—cbinks

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Jan 03, 2011

Awe some!! Yum yum!!

—shirley

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Apr 04, 2012

kids loved them, especially with cheese & jalapenos. They thought they were fun to make.

—stottswoman

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Jan 26, 2012

I tried these and loved them! What a great idea for left overs.

—Karen

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Nutrition

Calories
325 kcal
16%

Carbohydrates
31.1 g
10%

Cholesterol
28 mg
9%

Fat
15.2 g
23%

Fiber
6.3 g
25%

Protein
16.4 g
33%

Sodium
1148 mg
46%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Fried Black-Eye Peas

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 325
Calories from Fat: 137

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15.2g 23 %
Saturated Fat 5.2g 26 %
Cholesterol 28mg 9 %
Sodium 1148mg 46 %
** Potassium 438mg 12 %
Total Carbohydrates 31.1g 10 %
Dietary Fiber 6.3g 25 %
Protein 16.4g 33 %
** Sugars 0.7g
Vitamin A 18 %
Vitamin C 25 %
Calcium 5 %
Iron 24 %
** Thiamin 31 %
** Niacin 45 %
** Vitamin B6 10 %
** Magnesium 21 %
** Folate 58 %

* 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.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.