Black-eyed Pea Patties

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• 2 (15 ounce) cans black-eyed peas, drained
• 2 egg whites
• 3/4 cup cornbread stuffing mix (or cornbread)
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon salt (to taste)

Recipe

• 1 saute the chopped onion in a bit of oil until translucent, then remove.
• 2 in a large bowl, combine all ingredients (including the sauteed onion).
• 3 mash mixture (i use a large fork) until about half of the peas are completely mashed.
• 4 mold into patties about 2-3 inches across and 3/4 to 1 inch thick.
• 5 in a skillet, heat about 1/2 inch oil on med-high.
• 6 when the oil is hot, add patties.
• 7 cook until a medium brown crust forms on bottom (2-3 minutes), then turn and repeat.
• 8 remove to paper towel to absorb grease.
• 9 drizzle ranch dressing and your favorite barbecue sauce over the tops and serve.