Sweet Potato and Black Bean Fritters
Crispy, flavorful, and nutritious fritters packed with fiber and nutrients. Serve as a main dish, side, or in sandwiches.
Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet potatoes peeled and grated (about 3 cups)
- 1 can 15 oz black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 small onion finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup flour all-purpose or chickpea flour for gluten-free option
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil for frying
Instructions
- Place the grated sweet potatoes in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out excess moisture.
- In a large bowl, mash half of the black beans with a fork. Leave the other half whole for texture.
- Combine the sweet potatoes, mashed and whole black beans, onion, and garlic in the bowl.
- Add eggs, flour, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix until everything is well combined.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Drop 1/4 cup portions of the mixture into the hot pan, flattening each slightly with a spatula.
- Cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.