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Hoppin' John Cakes with Tomatillo-Tomato Salsa Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 cups well-drained canned black-eyed peas, divided
cooking spray
3/4 cup diced onion
1 tbsp diced seeded jalapeno pepper
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups fresh breadcrumbs, divided (about 8 slices)
1 cup cooked basmati rice
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 large egg white, lightly beaten
2 tbsp vegetable oil, divided
tomatillo-tomato salsa
cherry tomatoes (optional)

Directions:

Mash 1 cup black-eyed peas. Set aside.
Place a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat until hot. Add onion, jalapeño, and garlic; sauté 3 minutes or until onion is lightly browned.
Combine mashed peas, 1 cup whole peas, onion mixture, 1 cup breadcrumbs, rice, flour, egg, and egg white in a bowl; stir well. Divide mixture into 8 equal portions. Shape into 1/2-inch-thick cakes using wet hands. Pat remaining 3 cups breadcrumbs over cakes.
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 4 cakes; cook 4 minutes. Carefully turn cakes over; cook 4 minutes or until golden. Repeat procedure with remaining oil and cakes. Serve with Tomatillo-Tomato Salsa. Garnish with cherry tomatoes, if desired.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	524.23 Kcal (2195 kJ)
Calories from fat	99.62 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.07g	17%
Cholesterol	46.5mg	16%
Sodium	482.69mg	20%
Potassium	111.9mg	2%
Total Carbs	72.97g	24%
Sugars	6.09g	24%
Dietary Fiber	3.76g	15%
Protein	9.88g	20%
Vitamin C	4.5mg	7%
Iron	26.4mg	146%
Calcium	99.7mg	10%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	109.4 Kcal (458 kJ)
Calories from fat	20.79 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.31g	17%
Cholesterol	9.7mg	16%
Sodium	100.73mg	20%
Potassium	23.35mg	2%
Total Carbs	15.23g	24%
Sugars	1.27g	24%
Dietary Fiber	0.79g	15%
Protein	2.06g	20%
Vitamin C	0.9mg	7%
Iron	5.5mg	146%
Calcium	20.8mg	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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