Summer Harvest Black-Eyed Pea Cake Sliders
Summer Harvest Black-Eyed Pea Cake Sliders
These vegan black-eyed pea cake sliders are a creative twist on a classic American dish, made with black-eyed peas, corn, and spices, all wrapped in a crispy corn tortilla.
🛒 Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked Black-eyed peas
- 1/2 cup frozen, thawed Corn kernels
- 1/4 cup drained Canned diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup raw Chopped onion
- 2 cloves raw Minced garlic
- 1 tsp ground Cumin
- 1/2 tsp ground Paprika
- 1/4 tsp ground Salt
- 1/8 tsp ground Black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil Olive oil
- 6 tortillas Corn tortillas
- 2 limes Lime wedges
- 1/4 cup chopped Cilantro
👨🍳 Instructions
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Step 1: In a medium bowl, mash black-eyed peas using a fork or a potato masher.
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Step 2: In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
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Step 3: Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes.
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Step 4: Stir in cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
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Step 5: Add black-eyed peas, diced tomatoes, and corn kernels to the skillet. Stir to combine.
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Step 6: Using a 1/4 cup measuring cup, scoop the black-eyed pea mixture onto a plate or work surface.
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Step 7: Shape the mixture into a round patty.
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Step 8: Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat.
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Step 9: Cook the patties for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until crispy and golden brown.
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Step 10: Meanwhile, toast corn tortillas by wrapping them in a damp paper towel and microwaving for 20-30 seconds.
💡 Pro Tips
To prevent the patties from breaking apart, make sure to mash the black-eyed peas well and shape them into patties with a firm touch. You can also freeze the patties for up to 2 months and cook them from frozen.