Black-Eyed Pea Cakes with Corn Relish

Oven-Roasted Okra and Sliced Tomatoes
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Ingredients

  • 2 (15-oz) cans black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
  • 1¼ cups whole-wheat panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 Tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 6 ears corn, shucked and kernels removed
  • ½ cup torn fresh basil
  • 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Place peas in a bowl; mash with a potato masher until smooth.
  2. Stir in panko, eggs, green onions, garlic and ½ tsp each salt and pepper; shape bean mixture into 6 (3-inch) patties.
  3. Heat 2 Tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  4. Add patties; cook 5 minutes per side or until browned and thoroughly heated. Remove from skillet and keep warm.
  5. Wipe skillet clean with paper towels.
  6. Add 1 Tbsp oil to skillet; add corn and cook 2 to 3 minutes or until lightly brown. Stir in basil and lemon juice.
  7. Serve cakes with relish.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 2 lb okra
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • ⅛ tsp ground red pepper
  • 4 large tomatoes, sliced

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F.
  2. Combine okra, oil, ¼ tsp salt and red pepper in a medium bowl, tossing to coat.
  3. Arrange okra on a rimmed baking sheet; bake 15 minutes or until brown and tender, stirring once during the last 10 minutes of cooking.
  4. Arrange tomatoes on a serving plate; sprinkle with ¼ tsp salt and black pepper.

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