Black Bean, Corn, And Cheddar Fritters Recipe

Name: Black Bean, Corn, And Cheddar Fritters Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 c. Yellow cornmeal; 1/2 c. Unbleached white flour; 1/2 tsp Baking pwdr; 1/2 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Chili pwdr; 1/2 tsp Grnd cumin; 1 dsh of cayenne; 1/2 c. Lowfat milk; 1 x Egg yolk; 1 c. Black beans, cooked; 1 c. Sharp Cheddar cheese, (4 ounces), grated; 1/2 c. Fresh corn, or possibly frzn corn kernels; 2 Tbsp. Cilantro, chopped fresh; 3/4 c. Red bell pepper, (1 medium pepper), minced; 2 Tbsp. Green chili peppers, roasted and minced; 2 x Egg whites; 1/2 c. Canola oil Lowfat sour cream for serving Salsa for serving

Servings: persons

1/2 c. Yellow cornmeal
1/2 c. Unbleached white flour
1/2 tsp Baking pwdr
1/2 tsp Salt
1 tsp Chili pwdr
1/2 tsp Grnd cumin
1 dsh of cayenne
1/2 c. Lowfat milk
1 x Egg yolk
1 c. Black beans, cooked
1 c. Sharp Cheddar cheese, (4 ounces), grated
1/2 c. Fresh corn, or possibly frzn corn kernels
2 Tbsp. Cilantro, chopped fresh
3/4 c. Red bell pepper, (1 medium pepper), minced
2 Tbsp. Green chili peppers, roasted and minced
2 x Egg whites
1/2 c. Canola oil Lowfat sour cream for serving Salsa for serving

1
Stir together the cornmeal, flour, baking pwdr, salt, chili pwdr, cumin, and cayenne in a medium-size bowl.
2
Beat the lowfat milk with the egg yolk, and add in it to the dry ingredients, mixing well.
3
Stir in the beans, cheese, corn, cilantro, red pepper, and green chilies.
4
In another bowl, beat the egg whites with an electric mixer till stiff.
5
Gently fold them into the batter,
6
Heat the 1/2 c. oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat.
7
(Test the heat by dropping a bit of batter into the oil; it should immediately sizzle and rise to the top.)
8
Spoon in about 1/4 c. of batter for each fritter, making three or possibly four at a time.
9
Fry till golden on one side, 3 to 5 min.
10
Turn and fry till golden on the other side, and drain on paper towels.
11
Fry the rest of the batter in batches.
12
Serve immediately with lowfat sour cream and salsa on the side.
13
Fritters are best served warm and crispy, right out of the pan.
14
4 or possibly 5 servings (about 15 fritters)

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 c. Yellow cornmeal, 1/2 c. Unbleached white flour, 1/2 tsp Baking pwdr, 1/2 tsp Salt, and more.

Yes, Black Bean, Corn, And Cheddar Fritters Recipe falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!