Black-Eyed Pea & Onion Fritters
Black-eyed peas are a staple in the South and, when coupled with whole grains (think brown rice or corn bread), they become a complete meatless protein. Plus, we call upon low-cal, zero-fat and cholesterol-free egg whites to hold it all together.
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Ingredients
Fritter
- 15.5 oz no-salt-added cooked or canned black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained (TRY:Eden Organic Black Eyed Peas)
- 1 1-oz slice whole-wheat bread, torn into small pieces
- 2 scallions, finely chopped
- 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 3 egg whites
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 2 jalapeño peppers, finely chopped, seeded if desired
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided
Sauce
- 1/2 cup light sour cream
- 1 1/2 to 2 tsp prepared horseradish
Rice
- 2 cups cooked brown rice
- 1 oz baby spinach, coarsely chopped (1 cup)
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
Preparation
- Prepare fritters: In a medium bowl, add peas and partially mash with a fork or potato masher. Place bread in a blender and grind into coarse bread crumbs. Add bread crumbs to peas with scallions, bell pepper, garlic, egg whites, thyme, jalapeños, salt and black pepper.
- Heat 1 1/2 tsp oil in a large nonstick skillet on medium. Working in 2 batches, spoon fritter batter into skillet in 1/4-cup mounds, flattening slightly so they measure 2 1/2 inches in diameter. Cook for 3 minutes per side or until lightly golden. Once cooked, set aside on a separate plate. Repeat with remaining batter and 1 1/2 tsp oil.
- Meanwhile, prepare sauce: In a small bowl, stir together sour cream and horseradish.
- Prepare rice: In a medium bowl, combine rice ingredients and toss gently.
- To serve, divide rice mixture, fritters and sauce evenly among 4 plates.
Nutrition Information
- Serving Size 2 fritters, 1/2 rice, 2 T sauce
- Calories 331
- Carbohydrate Content 45 g
- Cholesterol Content 10 mg
- Fat Content 12 g
- Fiber Content 7 g
- Protein Content 13 g
- Saturated Fat Content 3 g
- Sodium Content 382 mg
- Sugar Content 3 g
- Monounsaturated Fat Content 0 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat Content 1 g