Paella-Style Blackeye Pea Fritters
A twist on traditional paella, these crispy fritters combine the flavors of the Mediterranean with the protein of blackeye peas.
Ingredients
- ●cooked 1 cup blackeye peasdrained and rinsed
- ●all-purpose 1/2 cup unique cornmeal
- ●for frying 1/4 cup molten olive oil
- ●for serving 1/4 cup mediterranean tomato sauce
- ●minced 2 cloves garlic
- ●to taste 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ●to taste Salt and pepper
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, mash the blackeye peas using a fork or a potato masher.
- 2
Add the cornmeal, garlic, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to the bowl and stir until well combined.
- 3
Add the molten olive oil to the mixture and stir until the mixture forms a thick batter.
- 4
Using a 1/4 cup measuring cup, scoop the batter into a hot skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat.
- 5
Press the batter down with a spatula to form a patty.
- 6
Cook the fritter for 4-5 minutes on the first side, until it is golden brown and crispy.
- 7
Flip the fritter and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes, until the other side is also golden brown.
- 8
Repeat with the remaining batter to form 4-6 fritters.
- 9
Serve the fritters hot with a dollop of mediterranean tomato sauce on top.