Black-eyed pea fritters with arugula and spicy chile-mango sauce

In order to bring you the best organic produce, some ingredients may differ from those depicted.

Black-eyed pea fritters with arugula and spicy chile-mango sauce

Mediterranean, Spicy, Dairy-Free, Lean & Clean, Vegan

2 Servings, 410 Calories/Serving

20–35 Minutes

Full of texture and flavor, these black-eyed pea fritters are deliciously easy, plant-based stars. Serve them over a bed of lemony arugula and you’ve got dinner, done. 

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1 bag serves 2 (2 bags serve 4)
Sun Basket is proud to source the organic ingredients indicated below. On the rare occasion we are unable to meet our organic promise, we'll put a note in your bag.
  • 2 cups cooked black-eyed peas
  • 1 or 2 cloves organic peeled fresh garlic
  • 1 or 2 organic shallots
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
  • ¼ cup gluten-free old-fashioned oats
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1 organic lemon
  • 3 ounces organic baby arugula or other leafy greens
  • Sun Basket spicy chile-mango blend (mango - gochujang)
Chef's Tip

The more you mash the black-eyed peas, the more the patties will hold together when cooked. So don’t be shy about mashing! Also, chilling the patties in the fridge or freezer for 5 minutes will help them stay together as they cook. Even a few minutes of handling can warm up the patties and make them prone to crumbling.

Nutrition per serving

Calories: 410, Protein: 13g (26% DV), Fiber: 10g (40% DV), Total Fat: 22g (34% DV), Monounsaturated Fat: 0g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g, Saturated Fat: 8g (40% DV), Cholesterol: 0mg (0% DV), Sodium: 410mg (17% DV), Carbohydrates: 51g (17% DV), Total Sugars: 11g, Added Sugars: 0g (0% DV).
Contains: Tree Nuts (coconut), Wheat, Soybeans

Sodium does not include pantry salt; for reference, ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt per serving averages 240mg (10% DV). Not a significant source of trans fat. Packed in a facility that handles all major food allergens* and gluten. *Milk, Eggs, Fish, Crustacean Shellfish, Tree Nuts, Peanuts, Wheat, Soybeans.

Instructions

2-serving instructions (4-serving modifications in red)

Wash produce before use

1

Prep the fritter ingredients

  • Rinse the black-eyed peas.
  • Finely chop, press, or grate the garlic. 
  • Peel and finely chop the shallots. 
  • Set aside half the sesame seeds for the fritter mixture; spread the remaining sesame seeds on a plate. 

2

Make the fritter patties (see Chef’s Tip)

In a large bowl, add the black-eyed peas and season generously with salt and pepper. Using a fork, masher, or the bottom of a bowl, mash the peas to a coarse paste. Add the garlic, shallots, oats, cumin, and half the sesame seeds and mash roughly to combine. Using wet hands, form the mixture into six [twelve] ½-inch-thick patties. Gently press both sides of the patties into the remaining sesame seeds to lightly coat. 

3

Cook the fritters

In a large frying pan over medium-high heat, warm the coconut oil and 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil until hot but not smoking. Working in batches if needed, add the fritters and cook, carefully turning once, until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate. Add more olive oil between batches if needed. While the fritters are cooking, prepare the arugula.

4

Dress the arugula

  • Juice half the lemon; cut half into wedges for garnish. [Save the remaining lemon.]

In a large bowl, toss together the arugula, 1 teaspoon [2 tsp] lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon [2 tsp] olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Serve

Transfer the arugula to individual plates and top with the fritters. Serve the spicy chile-mango blend and lemon wedges on the side.

Kids Can!
  • Rinse the black-eyed peas.
  • Mash the black-eyed peas and form the patties. 
  • Press the patties in the sesame seeds. 
  • Juice the lemon. 
  • Dress the arugula.