Black-Eyed Pea Cakes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. minced red onion
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 c. minced red bell pepper
2 fresh jalapenos, minced
2 Tbsp. unsalted butter (low-fat margarine may be used)
2 c. cooked black-eyed peas (if canned peas are used, rinse and drain; black beans may be used)
2 egg yolks (egg substitute may be used)
1 tsp. Tabasco
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh coriander
1 tsp. black pepper
1/2 c. fine bread crumbs

Preparation

Cook first 5 ingredients over low heat for 5 minutes.
Add to remaining ingredients.
Chill for 1 hour, covered.
Shape into 1/2-inch patties.
Coat with yellow cornmeal and cook approximately 2 minutes on each side in olive oil (approximately 1/2 cup).
Makes approximately 10 patties.