An Inspiration on Acarajé (Black-Eyed Pea Fritters)

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An Inspiration on Acarajé (Black-Eyed Pea Fritters)

Prep 1 hr 5 min
Total 1 hr 45 min
Ingredients 12
Servings 28

The women from Brazil, especially from Bahia, make these wonderful patties as a day-to-day meal. MORE + LESS -

Ingredients

Fritters

cans (15.8 oz each) black-eyed peas, drained, rinsed and patted dry

1/3

cup finely chopped white onion

clove garlic, finely chopped

cup Progresso™ Italian style panko crispy bread crumbs

egg

cups vegetable oil

Sauce

tablespoon olive oil

tablespoons finely chopped green onions (2 medium)

clove garlic, finely chopped

tablespoons finely chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley

can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted tomatoes, undrained

1/2

teaspoon salt

Directions

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1

In food processor, place black-eyed peas. Cover; process to make a thick puree. In medium bowl, mix peas, white onion, 1 clove garlic, the bread crumbs and egg until well combined. Cover; refrigerate 30 to 40 minutes.
2

To make Sauce, in 10-inch skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat. Add green onions and 1 clove garlic; cook 1 to 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in parsley; cook 1 minute. Add tomatoes and salt; cook 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until some of liquid evaporates. Cover to keep warm.
3

In 1-quart saucepan, heat 2 cups vegetable oil over medium heat to 375°F. Shape black-eyed pea mixture into 1 1/2-inch balls; then shape balls into 2-inch patties, about 1/2 inch thick.
4

Fry in batches of 4 patties 1 to 2 minutes, using slotted spoon to add and remove patties (no need to turn). Drain on paper towels. Serve warm with sauce.

Expert Tips

Make sure the oil is heated to the correct temperature. As a test, fry 1 patty. If it doesn't hold its consistency, stir 1/4 cup additional bread crumbs into the mixture before forming the remaining patties. Patties will be tender; for best results, use a slotted spoon during frying.
For an impressive garnish, cut additional green onions lengthwise into stick shapes. Decorate each patty with a green onion stick.
The texture of the patty mix is dry, like any other vegetarian patty.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 90
Calories from Fat: 40

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 4 1/2g; 7%
Saturated Fat 1/2g 3% Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol: 5mg; 2%
Sodium: 190mg; 8%
Potassium: 75mg; 2%
Total Carbohydrate: 8g; 3%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5% Sugars 0g
Protein: 2g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 0%; 0%
Vitamin C: 2%; 2%
Calcium: 0%; 0%
Iron: 4%; 4%

Exchanges:

1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 1/2 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;