Easy Black Bean Fritters

Submitted by KatieBlank

"This recipe is a black bean patty that can stand on its own - not a "burger" type recipe. I pan fry them, but I have a friend that is a die-hard deep fryer, and she prefers them that way."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1 (16 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1⁄2 cup vegetable oil, for pan frying
• 1⁄2 cup cornmeal
• 1⁄4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 egg white
• 1⁄2 - 1 cup cheese (cheddar, colby jack, whatever you like... I use cheddar)
• 3 -4 tablespoons milk (more or less for moisture)
• salt, pepper, sugar to taste
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cumin
• 1⁄2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 garlic clove, finely chopped (or 1tsp garlic powder)
• 2 1⁄2 tablespoons taco seasoning

directions

1. Rinse and drain beans.
2. In a separate bowl, mix all dry ingredients. Stir in egg white, and add milk slowly until a sticky, spreadable paste forms. NOT runny, but not a solid blob.
3. Add beans, and mix well. I do not mash ALL of the beans. The texture of a few whole beans is nice. However, I do stir the mixture vigorously to break up and mash about 1/3 of the beans.
4. Add cheese and stir. If the mixture seems too dry, add milk.
5. Form into patties of the desired size, and pan fry for a couple of minutes on each side.
6. Serve with sour cream, cheese, salsa, guacamole, etc.
7. Yummy!