Description
Delicious croquettes made with black-eyed peas and collard greens, perfect as a main dish or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked black-eyed peas
- 1 cup chopped collard greens, cooked
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 egg, beaten
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a bowl, mash the black-eyed peas until they form a chunky paste.
- Stir in the cooked collard greens, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped onion, minced garlic, and the beaten egg. Season generously with salt and pepper and mix well.
- Shape the mixture into small patties or oval croquettes, about 2 inches in diameter.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat and fry the croquettes until golden brown on both sides (about 3-4 minutes per side).
- Remove the croquettes and let them drain on paper towels before serving.
Notes
Serve with a tangy dipping sauce or alongside a fresh salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 60mg