Black-eyed Pea Cakes with Heirloom Tomatoes and Slaw

Health score
28%
Black-eyed Pea Cakes with Heirloom Tomatoes and Slaw
20 min.
6
304kcal

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Discover a delightful and nutritious dish that’s perfect for any occasion: Black-eyed Pea Cakes with Heirloom Tomatoes and Slaw. This vibrant recipe brings together the earthy flavors of black-eyed peas and the natural sweetness of succulent heirloom tomatoes, all topped with a crisp, refreshing slaw that adds the perfect crunch. Whether you’re looking for a quick weeknight dinner or an impressive dish to serve at a gathering, these black-eyed pea cakes will surely impress.

In just 20 minutes, you can whip up a plateful of these delicious cakes, making it a great option for busy cooks who don’t want to compromise on taste or health. The combination of seasoned black-eyed peas and buttermilk cornbread mix creates a savory base that’s both satisfying and filling. Enhanced with garlic and lime, each bite packs a punch of flavor that will leave your taste buds dancing.

Served alongside fresh broccoli slaw and topped with juicy slices of beefsteak tomatoes, this recipe is not only visually stunning but also bursting with freshness. It's a wonderful way to enjoy wholesome ingredients that are high in protein and fiber while being low in calories. Perfect for vegetarians and meat lovers alike, these Black-eyed Pea Cakes cater to a wide range of dietary preferences. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to savor a dish that's as nutritious as it is delicious!

Ingredients

  • large beefsteak tomatoes cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
  • 15 oz pea-mond dressing undrained canned
  • 12 oz broccoli slaw fresh
  • oz just-add-water cornbread mix 
  • large eggs lightly beaten
  •  garlic clove pressed
  • tablespoon juice of lime fresh
  • teaspoon lime zest 
  • teaspoon salt divided
  • 1.5 teaspoons suya seasoning mix salt-free
  • 0.3 cup cream sour
  • 0.3 cup cream sour
  • teaspoons sugar 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Coarsely mash peas with fork. Stir in garlic, next 4 ingredients, and 1/2 tsp. salt. Stir until blended.
  2. Spoon about 1/3 cup batter for each cake onto a hot lightly greased griddle. Cook cakes 2 minutes or until edges look dry and cooked; turn and cook 2 more minutes.
  3. Stir together 1/3 cup sour cream, next 3 ingredients, and remaining 1/2 tsp. salt in a large bowl. Stir in slaw.
  4. Place each cooked cake on a serving plate; top each with 2 tomato slices.
  5. Add salt and pepper to taste. Top with slaw; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories304kcal
Protein15.13%
Fat26.98%
Carbs57.89%

Properties

Glycemic Index
36.02
Glycemic Load
6.35
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
22.013043647227%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.05mg
Hesperetin
0.37mg
Naringenin
0.79mg
Kaempferol
0.1mg
Myricetin
0.16mg
Quercetin
0.69mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:303.8kcal
15.19%
Fat:9.45g
14.55%
Saturated Fat:3.58g
22.35%
Carbohydrates:45.65g
15.22%
Net Carbohydrates:37.27g
13.55%
Sugar:13.32g
14.8%
Cholesterol:44.76mg
14.92%
Sodium:662.32mg
28.8%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:11.93g
23.87%
Vitamin C:70.07mg
84.93%
Folate:239.52µg
59.88%
Manganese:0.77mg
38.48%
Phosphorus:351.07mg
35.11%
Fiber:8.37g
33.49%
Vitamin A:1420.87IU
28.42%
Vitamin B1:0.36mg
23.71%
Iron:3.93mg
21.85%
Potassium:744.3mg
21.27%
Magnesium:78.05mg
19.51%
Vitamin K:19.63µg
18.7%
Vitamin B2:0.29mg
17%
Vitamin B6:0.34mg
16.88%
Copper:0.33mg
16.43%
Selenium:8.66µg
12.37%
Vitamin B3:2.43mg
12.14%
Calcium:121.17mg
12.12%
Zinc:1.72mg
11.5%
Vitamin B5:1.06mg
10.56%
Vitamin E:1.26mg
8.4%
Vitamin B12:0.15µg
2.44%
Vitamin D:0.17µg
1.11%
Source:My Recipes