• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Home
  • Browse Recipes
    • Latest
    • By Category
  • Indian Vegan Recipes
  • SUBSCRIBE
Holy Cow Vegan
menu icon
go to homepage
subscribe
search icon
Homepage link
  • Latest recipes
  • Browse by category
  • Indian Vegan Recipes
  • Subscribe
  • About
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
  • ร—

    Home > Healthy Vegan Recipes

    Vegan Black-Eyed Pea Cakes

    Posted: Dec 28, 2016 ยท Updated: Apr 17, 2022

    Jump to Recipe Pin Recipe
    Black Eyed Pea Cakes - holycowvegan.net

    Black-eyed peas, those cute little suckers, are delicious in just about anything you add them to. But in this rather simple recipe for vegan Black-Eyed Pea Cakes, they are simply divine.

    Black-Eyed Pea Cakes arranged in circular pattern on a white plate with a bed of greens and forks.

    But first, are you in one piece after the holidays? With all of our extended family back in India, holidays are usually a quiet affair here for Desi, Jay, and me, sometimes with a friend or two adding extra joy. It's the time when I most miss having family around, especially when everyone else is busy visiting theirs. But -- frankly -- it also makes me glad not to have to get ready to entertain half a dozen or more people. Or have fights with.

    Isn't it amazing that no matter how different we are, and where in the world we come from, the politics of our families are exactly the same?

    Black-Eyed Pea Cakes arranged in circular pattern on a white plate with a bed of greens and forks.
    Black-Eyed Pea Cakes with greens on a white plate with forks.

    Anyway, once we were done unwrapping the presents, eating a fattening lunch, and being complete slobs around the house, I turned my attention to what I should cook for you for the New Year. C'mon, is it really 2017 already?

    I always have black-eyed peas in my pantry and they do have that reputation of being a New Year's charm.  In legume worshipping India, these little fellas are as popular as pop stars, and my mom would often mix them up into a tasty curry like this black-eyed peas dal. It was probably her cooking that made me fall so in love with black-eyed peas, and they have always been some of my favorite beans to cook with. I've shared with you numerous black-eyed peas recipes over the years, including this colorful Caribbean Black-Eyed Peas Stew, a Crockpot Black-Eyed Peas Stew, these Black-Eyed Pea Fritters, and many more.

    The Black-Eyed Pea Cakes are probably my new favorite way to eat this legume. For one, I love how short the ingredient list is. If you don't count the usual suspects, the salt and the ground black pepper and the oil, there are just six ingredients in this recipe. And nothing fancy, I promise, unless you consider cilantro fancy in which case you should have your head examined.

    It took me less than 30 minutes to mix up these Black-Eyed Pea Cakes once I had the beans all cooked (and you can use canned) and fry them. And if the word "fry" makes you think of a large pot of oil, set your mind at ease: you just need enough to coat the bottom of a skillet, and you can brush it on. Or use a fat-free oil spray and you'll have fat-free Black-Eyed Pea Cakes. Could you get any luckier than that?

    More vegan recipes with black-eyed peas:

    • Caribbean Black Eyed Peas Stew
    • Crockpot Black Eyed Peas Stew
    • Lobhia Kheema (Black Eyed Peas with Ground "Beef")
    • Savory Black Eyed Peas Sweet Potato Pancakes
    • Vegan Hoppin' John
    Black-Eyed Pea Cakes arranged in circular pattern on a white plate with a bed of greens and forks.
    Black Eyed Pea Cakes - holycowvegan.net

    Vegan Black-Eyed Pea Cakes

    Delicious vegan black-eyed pea cakes made with just six ingredients and ready in under 30 minutes. You can also make these fat-free.
    5 from 6 votes
    Print Recipe Pin Recipe Review Recipe
    Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Keyword: Vegan Black Eyed Pea Cakes
    Prep Time: 10 mins
    Cook Time: 20 mins
    Total Time: 30 mins
    Servings: 10 cakes
    Calories: 107kcal
    Author: Vaishali ยท Holy Cow! Vegan Recipes

    Equipment

    • Large mixing bowl
    • Cast iron griddle or skillet

    Ingredients 

    • 1 cup black eyed peas (Dry. Soak overnight, then cook until tender. Substitute with two 14-oz cans of canned, drained black-eyed peas)
    • ยฝ cup rice flour
    • 1 medium onion (minced)
    • 4 cloves garlic minced
    • ยผ cup cilantro (finely chopped)
    • ยฝ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • Salt to taste
    • ยฝ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
    • 1 teaspoon olive oil (plus more for coating the pan. Or any vegetable oil.)
    • ยฝ cup cornmeal (for dredging the cakes)
    Prevent your screen from going dark

    Instructions

    • Drain the black eyed peas thoroughly after cooking. Place in a bowl and mash well.
    • In a small skillet, heat 1 teaspoon vegetable oil.
    • Add the onions and garlic and saute until softened but not browned, about five minutes over medium-low heat.
    • Add the onions and garlic to the bowl with the black-eyed peas. Stir in the cilantro, ground black pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes, if using. Mix in the rice flour. You should have a slightly moist mixture that should hold when you take a small portion and form it into a cake.
    • Coat or spray a large skillet with oil over medium-high heat.
    • Divide the mixture into 10 cakes. Dredge in the cornmeal and add to the hot pan. Cook on each side until golden-brown.
    • Serve hot.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cake | Calories: 107kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 55IU | Vitamin C: 1.3mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1.4mg
    Tried this recipe?Please leave a comment and recipe rating below!
    Follow Holy Cow Vegan on Instagram
    « Christmas Wreath Rolls
    Vegan Sesame Soba Noodle Bowl with Spinach and Tofu »
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Yummly

    About Vaishali


    Hi! I am so happy you're here. I'm Vaishali, and I've been sharing recipes for delicious vegan food at Holy Cow Vegan since 2007. Every one of the more than 1,000 recipes on this blog has been tried and tested -- and loved -- by my family and I. I hope you will find something here to share with your loved ones. Thanks for stopping by!
    Read more about me here.

    Try these recipes next

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Lyza Ward

      October 05, 2019 at 12:39 am

      5 stars
      Great recipe! We made the patties larger and had them as โ€œburgersโ€! We put a big dollop of yogurt on top for creaminess and did lettuce wraps. So good!

      Reply
    2. Lisa

      January 28, 2018 at 10:42 pm

      What else could I use instead of cornmeal? I have a corn and wheat allergy. These look so yummy! I love black eye peas.

      Reply
    3. Ruth Eisenbud

      December 30, 2016 at 7:06 am

      I was in the mood for a warming spicy stew... so tried the Caribbean Black-eyed pea stew... that you list with other black-eyed pea recipes....

      It was perfect... just what I needed on a rainy.snowy cold winter day... The warm soothing spices warmed by body and brightened a gray day.

      Reply
      • Vaishali

        December 30, 2016 at 9:14 am

        Ruth, so happy you tried it!

        Reply

    Leave a comment: Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    Vaishali Honawar, Holy Cow Vegan author, profile photo

    Hi, I'm Vaishali! I cook, eat and share easy, tasty and nutritious plant-based recipes from my Washington, D.C. kitchen, but I never fight a craving for samosas or French fries. 

    More about me โ†’

    Trending recipes

    • Vegan Picadillo Tacos
    • Vegan Zucchini Pasta
    • Chickpea Rice
    • Vegan Mushroom Stroganoff
    • Mexican Tofu with Apricots, Chipotle and Tamarind
    • Vegan Swedish Meatballs

    How to make

    • Dosa Recipe | How to Make Perfect Dosai at Home
    • Easy Mushroom Stock
    • Sambar Powder (Sambar Masala)
    • Roti recipe. How to make the softest Roti/Chapati (step by step with video)
    • Healthy Whole Wheat Vegan Puff Pastry (1/2 the fat)
    • Easy Indian Curry Paste for Restaurant-Style Dishes
    • Vegan Mayo
    • How to Make Curry Powder
    Vaishali Honawar, Holy Cow Vegan author, profile photo

    Hi, I'm Vaishali! I cook, eat and share easy, tasty and nutritious plant-based recipes from my Washington, D.C. kitchen, but I never fight a craving for samosas or French fries. 

    More about me โ†’

    Trending recipes

    • Vegan Muffaletta Casserole
    • Cheezy Vegan Mexican Black Bean Casserole
    • Vegan Indian-Spiced Tofu Casserole
    • Lentil Soup
    • Cauliflower Rice Biryani (Keto + Vegan)
    • Easy Vegetable Curry (One-pot, 30 minutes)

    How to make

    • Vegan Instant Pot Yogurt
    • Air Fryer Tofu
    • Ginger Garlic Paste for Indian Recipes | How to make and store it
    • Garam Masala Recipe
    • How to Make a Sourdough Starter (Easy Step by Step Guide)
    • How to make sauerkraut
    • Gluten Free Sourdough Starter
    • Homemade Biryani Masala Spice Mix

    Footer


    ABOUT HOLYCOWVEGAN

    All Recipes
    Recipe Videos
    About Vaishali
    Privacy Policy

    VEGAN INDIAN RECIPES

    Vegan Dal or Dahl Recipes
    Vegan Curry Recipes
    Indian Vegan Desserts

    VEGAN BAKING RECIPES

    Vegan Bread Recipes
    Vegan Sourdough Recipes
    Vegan Cake Recipes
    Vegan Pie Recipes
    Vegan Cookie Recipes


    As an Amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Please read my full disclosure here.

    ยฉ 2022 Holy Cow Vegan