INGREDIENTS

  • 3 garlic cloves , minced
  • 2 serrano chilies , seeded and finely chopped
  • 2 (16ounce)cans black-eyed peas , rinsed and well drained
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped red bell peppers
  • 6 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro , divided
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt , divided
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil , divided
  • 2 cups chopped tomatoes
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice

DIRECTIONS

  1. Combine minced garlic and chiles in a large bowl. Place 1 teaspoon garlic mixture in a small bowl; set aside. Add peas to remaining garlic mixture in large bowl; mash mixture with a potato masher. Stir in bell pepper, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, cumin, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and egg, stirring until well blended.
  2. Divide mixture into 12 equal portions (about 1/4 cup each), shaping each into a 1/2-inch-thick patty.
  3. Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 6 patties; cook 4 minutes on each side or until browned. Repeat procedure with the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil and 6 patties.
  4. Add remaining 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, chopped tomato, and fresh lime juice to the reserved garlic mixture in bowl; stir well. Serve with patties.