Corn Fritters with Black Bean Salad

Elevate your weeknight meals with these irresistibly crispy Corn Fritters paired with a vibrant Black Bean Salad. Bursting with the natural sweetness of sweet corn and the subtle oniony kick of scallions, these golden fritters are pan-fried to perfection. Complementing them is a tangy black bean salad made with juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy red bell peppers, and a zesty lime-cumin dressing that ties the dish together. This recipe comes together in just 35 minutes, making it an ideal quick, vegetarian-friendly option for lunch, dinner, or even brunch. Serve it as a standalone dish or alongside your favorite dipping sauces for an easy, satisfying meal packed with texture and fresh flavors.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Sweet corn (fresh or frozen)
• 0.75 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.25 cups Cornmeal
• 1 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
• 2 large Eggs
• 0.5 cups Milk
• 3 Scallions, finely chopped
• 4 tablespoons Vegetable oil (for frying)
• 1 cups Black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 0.5 cups Red bell pepper, diced
• 0.25 cups Cilantro (or parsley), chopped
• 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground cumin

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, and black pepper.

Step 2

In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk until well combined.

Step 3

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just incorporated. Fold in the sweet corn and chopped scallions.

Step 4

Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, drop about 2 tablespoons of batter into the pan for each fritter, flattening slightly with the back of a spoon.

Step 5

Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Repeat with the remaining batter, adding more oil as needed. Place cooked fritters on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.

Step 6

To prepare the black bean salad, combine the black beans, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, and cilantro in a mixing bowl.

Step 7

In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, and ground cumin. Pour the dressing over the black bean mixture and toss well to combine.

Step 8

Serve the corn fritters warm with the black bean salad on the side. Optionally, garnish with extra cilantro or a dollop of sour cream.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1461.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1992.0

Total Fat 90.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 16.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g
Cholesterol 383.0mg	0%
Sodium 1917.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 254.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 39.6g	0%
Total Sugars 41.7g
Protein 62.8g	0%

Vitamin D 135.7IU	0%
Calcium 475.4mg	0%
Iron 17.9mg	0%
Potassium 3230.1mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 39.1%

Protein: 12.0%

Carbs: 48.8%