Black Bean Fritters
Crisp on the outside and tender on the inside, these Black Bean Fritters are a quick and easy way to transform pantry staples into a flavorful meal or snack. Featuring hearty black beans, zesty red onion, aromatic garlic, and a hint of fresh cilantro, these fritters are seasoned to perfection with cumin and smoky paprika for a bold, savory bite. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you’ll have golden-brown, protein-packed patties ready to pair with your favorite dipping sauce—think creamy guacamole or tangy aioli. Perfect for appetizers, meatless mains, or an easy weeknight treat, these fritters are a delicious and budget-friendly way to enjoy plant-based eating.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams Black beans (cooked or canned, drained and rinsed)
- 0.5 cup Red onion (finely chopped)
- 2 pieces Garlic cloves (minced)
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1 large Egg
- 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.75 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 3 tablespoons Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, mash the black beans with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth but with a few chunks remaining for texture.
Add the red onion, garlic, cilantro, egg, and breadcrumbs to the mashed black beans. Mix until well combined.
Season the mixture with ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir until evenly distributed.
Using your hands, form the mixture into small patties, about 2-3 inches in diameter and 1/2 inch thick. This should make around 8-10 fritters.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the fritters in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pan.
Cook each fritter for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy. Use a spatula to carefully flip them.
Transfer the cooked fritters to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce, such as sour cream, guacamole, or a spicy aioli.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
750 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 13.0 g | 17% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.0 g | 15% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 220 mg | 73% | |
| Sodium | 3562 mg | 155% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 123.2 g | 45% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.8 g | 106% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.1 g | ||
| Protein | 42.2 g | 84% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 265 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 12.8 mg | 71% | |
| Potassium | 1315 mg | 28% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
