Easy Black Bean Fritters

Name: Easy Black Bean Fritters
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4-6 serving(s)
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

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."

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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

Rinse and drain beans.
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.
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.
Add cheese and stir. If the mixture seems too dry, add milk.
Form into patties of the desired size, and pan fry for a couple of minutes on each side.
Serve with sour cream, cheese, salsa, guacamole, etc.
Yummy!