Smokey Black Bean and Corn Fritters with Tomato Salsa

Up the chipotle chilli paste if you like things a little spicier. You could also serve the fritters with a spiced yogurt instead of the poached eggs.

By The GH Kitchen TeamPublished: 06 October 2021

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Yields:

4 serving(s)

Total Time:

30 mins

Cal/Serv:

450

Ingredients

For the salsa

1
red onion, finely chopped
2
large tomatoes, roughly chopped
1
green chilli, deseeded and finely chopped
1
garlic clove, crushed
2 tsp.
white wine vinegar
Juice ½ lime
Small handful coriander, roughly chopped, plus extra to serve

For the fritters

175 g
self-raising flour
400 g
tin black beans, drained and rinsed
1
large carrot, peeled and coarsely grated
150 g
tinned or frozen sweetcorn
3
medium eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 Tbsp.
chipotle chilli paste
1 tsp.
smoked paprika
1
garlic clove, crushed
1 Tbsp.
vegetable oil

To serve

4
poached eggs

Directions

1. Step 1Mix all the salsa ingredients with plenty of seasoning and set aside.
2. Step 2For the fritters, in a large bowl, mix all the ingredients, except the oil, with plenty of seasoning, until combined. Heat ½tbsp oil in a large non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Working in batches, add large spoonfuls (about 2 heaped tbsp each) of the bean mixture to the pan, spreading each out a little with the back of the spoon.
3. Step 3Cook for 4-5min per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Repeat until you have used all the mixture (you should have 12 fritters), adding a little more oil as needed.
4. Step 4Divide fritters between 4 plates, top each stack with a poached egg and garnish with coriander. Serve with the salsa.

Per serving:

Calories: 450
Protein: 22g
Total fat: 13g
Saturates: 3g
Carbs: 57g
Total sugars: 10g
Fibre: 10g

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