Green Pea Cakes
Light, flavorful and packed with plant-based protein, these Green Pea Cakes from Teresa Brandow are as versatile as they are wholesome. The owner of Caring Companion with Teresa and the former owner of Avocado Bleu shares this vegan, gluten-free recipe as a go-to for easy meals that don’t skimp on taste. “They taste so good in a healthy salad, a sandwich, lettuce wrap or as the main entrée,” she says, adding they’re especially delicious topped with red pepper purée or served over zoodles. Whether pan-seared until golden or baked until tender, these savory pea cakes make a fresh and satisfying addition to any table.
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh or frozen green peas
- 6 tablespoons almond flour
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds + 2 1/2 tablespoons water mix and let sit 30 minutes
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 small garlic clove finely chopped
- 1/8 teaspoon cumin
- 1/8 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/8 teaspoon nutritional yeast
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Simmer peas in lightly salted water for about 3-5 minutes until tender. Drain and cool.
- Sauté onions in olive oil over medium heat for about 5 minutes until soft. Add garlic and seasonings and cook 1 minute more.
- Purée the cooled peas in a food processor with the onion mixture and almond flour.
- Add the chia mixture. Blend about 2-3 minutes until combined. If loose, add more almond flour.
- Form into patties. Either sauté in oil over medium heat 4-5 minutes per side until golden, or bake at 375 degrees for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway.
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!