Black Bean Corn Muffins

Julesong's Note:

These muffins are based on the Black Bean Fritters that I learned how to make during class at Culinary Communion (which are one of my favorite luxury fried foods to snack on). Since some folks were concerned about the deep frying of the fritters, I decided to make them into a baked muffin form, instead. I'm happy to say that they are equally as delicious and much more healthful as muffins! I made a quick-to-prepare version this first time, with a Jiffy mix, but will be making a from-scratch version in the future.

• Total Time: 25 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 16 mini mu ...

• cooking spray
• 1 egg
• 1⁄3; cup milk
• ½ cup diced roasted red pepper
• ½ cup diced roastedyellow peppers or ½ cup roasted orange bell pepper
• ½ cup corn
• ½ cup black beans
• ½ teaspoon granulated garlic
• 1 (8 ½ ounce) box Jiffy corn muffin mix
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a mini-muffin tin with pan spray.
2. In a large bowl, beat together the egg and milk.
3. Add all remaining ingredients and mix well.
4. Fill the mini-muffin tins to three-quarters full and bake at 400 degrees F for 15-18 minutes until lightly browned.
5. Turn out and serve immediately or let cool on rack or towel.
6. Good with Cajun dishes, chili, fish, and even for breakfast!

Reviews

[Heaven's Kitchen]

These were good, but I agree with another reviewer that they seem to be missing something. I do think diced green chiles or jalapenos would be good in this. After tasting the first batch, I added in some chili powder to the second batch, and that seemed to help some with the flavor. I think the other reviewers suggestion of cumin might be nice, too. Oh, and I also added in a handful of shredded cheese. I'll definitely make these again. I'll just season the batter a bit more next time. These went great with The Best Chicken Tortilla Soup!

[Stephie Biggs]

Tested by several and everyone really enjoyed these muffins. I am giving it a 4 b/c, to me, they needed a little something more in taste. Perhaps diced jalapenos or cumin. To my husband they were perfect. I did add about 1/2 cup shredded cheese. We do love the fact they are baked and not fried : ) Nice adaptation!