Ingredients:
1 cup cooked black-eyed peas (or any beans/lentils)
½ cup finely chopped red onion
½ cup chopped mushrooms
½ cup chopped spring onions (green onions)
½ cup mixed chopped bell peppers
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp cumin
½ tsp black pepper
Salt to taste
2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
½ cup oats (blended into flour)
2 tbsp ground flaxseed + 5 tbsp water (flax egg)
¼ cup breadcrumbs (optional, for extra firmness)
Instructions:
Prepare flax egg:
Mix ground flaxseed with water in a bowl and let it sit for 10 minutes.
Mash the beans:
In a large bowl, mash the cooked black-eyed peas until mostly smooth but still a bit chunky.
Mix the ingredients:
Add all the chopped vegetables, spices, flax egg, oat flour, soy sauce, and breadcrumbs. Mix until combined. Adjust seasoning as needed.
Shape into balls:
Using your hands, form small round balls (like in the image).
Cooking options:
Bake: Place on a lined tray, bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 mins, flipping halfway.
Air Fry: 375°F for 12–15 mins.
Pan-fry: Lightly oil a pan, cook on medium heat until golden and crispy on all sides.
Serve with pasta, in wraps, or as appetizers with dipping sauce!