SOUTHERN-STYLE VEGGIE SLIDERS
2
i5-toi6-oz.cans
black-eyed peas,
rinsed and drained
1
egg, lightly beaten
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cup finely chopped
red sweet pepper
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cup fine dry bread crumbs
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cup finely chopped celery
3
green onions, finely chopped
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tsp. garlic salt
2
Tbsp. olive oil
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cup mayonnaise
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tsp. Cajun seasoning
12
soft dinner rolls, split and
toasted
Lettuce leaves
1. In large bowl mash black-eyed peas with a
potato masher. Add egg, sweet pepper, bread
crumbs, celery, green onions, and garlic salt;
mix well. Shape bean mixture into twelve
Vi-inch-thick patties about
3
inches in diameter.
2. In large skillet heat I
Tbsp.
of the oil over
medium heat. Add half of the patties to the hot
oil. Cook 8 minutes or until lightly browned and
heated through, turning once. Remove and keep
warm. Repeat with remaining oil and patties.
3. In small bowl stir together mayonnaise and
Cajun seasoning Spread cut side of each roll
with the mayonnaise mixture. Place a burger on
bottom half of each roll; top with lettuce and
add roll top. MAKES
12
SLIDERS (6 SERVINGS).
