Quinoa Black Eyed Pea Fritters with Horseradish Cream

black eyed pea fritters

by on May 26, 2011

Today, I’m showing my Southern roots with Quinoa Black Eyed Pea Fritters!

Since I first tried quinoa patties, I’ve become a bit obsessed with cooking quinoa in any sort of fritter – patty – veggie burger form.  So when I saw a recipe for Black Eyed Pea Fritters in this months Clean Eating I knew I had to give it a try.

The original recipe didn’t have quinoa in it, but it did suggest that you serve these black eyed pea fritters over rice.  Instead, I added quinoa to the fritters and ate them with a salad on the side.  Yum!

I’m pretty sure my husband liked them too, because when I went to have one for breakfast the next day they were all gone.

Now a couple of things to keep in mind.  These black eyed pea fritters will cook just like a veggie burger does, although their smaller size makes them a little easier to flip.  Still, chances are if your are breaking you haven’t let them get done enough on the first side prior to flipping.  Look browning on the edges as a sign they are ready to flip.  Once you have a nice firm crust they should flip with ease.

You may want to double the sauce and keep it on hand to use for other purposes.

black eyed pea fritters with horseradish cream

I love it on just about anything.  (By the way, the original used sour cream which you could substitute if you like.

Black Eyed Pea Fritters with Horseradish Cream

black eyed pea fritter

: These may be the best quinoa fritters ever!

  • 15  ounces black eyed peas, rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs (or gluten free breadcrumbs – see note below)
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 2 scallions, chopped
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 egg whites, lightly beaten
  • 2 jalapeno peppers chopped (seed if desired)
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 cup non-fat Greek Yogurt
  • 2 tsp prepared horseradish
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  1. Put peas in a medium bowl and mash with the back of a fork. Mix in breadcrumbs, cooked quinoa, scallions, bell pepper, garlic, eggs, jalapenos, salt and pepper. Form into 8 small patties.
  2. Spray pan generously with olive oil spray and heat over medium. Add fritters and cook 3 minutes per side.
  3. Meanwhile, make Horseradish Cream by mixing Greek yogurt, horseradish and garlic.

To make this gluten free, use gluten free bead and make your own breadcrumbs. Just grind bread in your food processor and toss with a tablespoon of olive oil. Heat a skillet to medium high heat and spray with olive oil. Add breadcrumbs and cook for 6 minutes, stirring often to prevent burning. Reduce heat to medium low and cook an additional 6 minutes. Store unused breadcrumbs in the freezer.

Preparation time: 10 minute(s)

Cooking time: 6 minute(s)

Diet type: Vegetarian

Diet (other): Reduced fat, Gluten free

Number of servings (yield): 4, 2 patties per serving

Meal type: dinner

Culinary tradition: USA (Southern)

5 :  ★★★★★ 1 review(s)

Calories per serving: 216

Fat per serving: 2.1 g Trans Fat 0.0g Cholesterol 2mg Sodium 345mg Total Carbohydrates 35.1g Dietary Fiber 6.4g Sugars 2.8g Protein 16.0g

 

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ShopCookMake May 28, 2011 at 4:11 AM

This recipe seems really delicious.

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