Cajun Black Eyed Pea Cakes (vegetarian)

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can black-eyed peas, drained
• 1 1/2 tablespoons dried parsley
• 2 tablespoons bell peppers, finely minced (red or green)
• 2 tablespoons onions, finely minced
• 1 dash ground black pepper (to taste)
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons plain yogurt
• 2 tablespoons tomato sauce
• 1 dash cayenne pepper, to taste

Recipe

• 1 pureé black-eyed peas in a food processor, or use a potato masher.
• 2 add parsley, bell pepper, onion, ground pepper and thyme. mix by hand until well combined.
• 3 heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, and brush with a small amount of olive oil.
• 4 form the pea mixture into 10 balls, each the size of a well-rounded teaspoon. flatten the balls between your hands and set four or five in the skillet. when brown flip gently and brown other side. repeat with remaining cakes.
• 5 combine yogurt, tomato sauce and cayenne and serve with the warm cakes.