Black Eyed Pea Cakes with Adobo Cream

Crispy, savory, and loaded with bold flavor, these Black Eyed Pea Cakes with Adobo Cream are a delightful twist on classic Southern cuisine. Perfectly spiced with cumin and paprika, these golden patties boast a satisfying crunch from their breadcrumb coating while maintaining a hearty, tender center thanks to mashed black-eyed peas. Complemented by a zesty adobo cream—made with smoky chipotle adobo sauce, tangy lime juice, and creamy sour cream—this dish offers a harmonious balance of textures and flavors. Quick and easy to prepare in just 40 minutes, these pan-fried cakes make an excellent appetizer, side dish, or even a vegetarian main course. Serve them warm with a dollop of the tangy cream and a sprinkle of fresh scallions for a showstopping dish that will have everyone asking for seconds.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Black-eyed peas (cooked and drained)
• 0.5 cup Cornmeal
• 0.25 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 large Egg
• 3 stalks Scallions (chopped)
• 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 0.5 cup Bread crumbs
• 0.25 cup Vegetable oil
• 0.5 cup Sour cream
• 1 tablespoon Adobo sauce (from chipotle peppers in adobo)
• 1 teaspoon Lime juice

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, mash the black-eyed peas with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth, leaving some texture for bite.

Step 2

Add the cornmeal, flour, egg, chopped scallions, minced garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper to the mashed peas. Mix well until a cohesive dough forms.

Step 3

Form the mixture into small patties, about 2-3 inches in diameter and 1/2 inch thick. Roll the patties in bread crumbs to coat evenly.

Step 4

In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the patties in a single layer (you may need to work in batches). Cook each side for 3-4 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.

Step 5

Remove the cakes from the skillet and drain on a plate lined with paper towels. Repeat with the remaining black-eyed pea mixture.

Step 6

In a small bowl, mix sour cream, adobo sauce, and lime juice until smooth. This is your adobo cream.

Step 7

Serve the black-eyed pea cakes warm, topped with a dollop of adobo cream, and garnish with additional scallions or lime wedges if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(893.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1987.5

Total Fat 93.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 26.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 35.6g
Cholesterol 277.0mg	0%
Sodium 3088.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 244.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 40.4g	0%
Total Sugars 28.6g
Protein 61.0g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 522.4mg	0%
Iron 20.9mg	0%
Potassium 1741.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.8%

Protein: 11.8%

Carbs: 47.4%