Poor Man's Sausage with Black Eyed Peas

It's a Southern tradition to have black-eyed peas on New Year's Day to bring good luck in the year ahead. Instead of just eating a spoonful, try this recipe which puts a different spin on an ol' black-eyed pea and you just might think you're eating meat! Shan and I wish you many blessings in the new year. Poor Man's Sausage 1, 15 oz. can black-eyed peas 2/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 yellow onion, diced 1 egg, beaten 1 tsp red pepper flakes 1/2 tsp sage 1/2 tsp celery salt 1/2 tsp cumin 1 tsp baking powder 2 tsp Red River Ranch Mesquite (available https://kentrollins.com/shop-1/) or all-purpose seasoning, to taste 2-3 tablespoons cooking oil 1. In a small saucepan, bring the peas to a boil then simmer about 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain. 2. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, onion, egg and seasonings. 3. Stir in the peas and mash until smooth and combined. 4. Flour your hands and pinch off about a heaping tablespoon size of the mixtures and form into balls. Press down to form a patty.