In West Africa, fritters are commonly prepared for snacks, appetizers, or side dishes.

• 1 lb. canned black-eyed beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 egg
• 2 Tbs. onions, chopped
• 1-1/2 tsp. ground ginger, or 1 Tbs. chopped ginger root
• 1 Tbs. chopped jalapeño pepper
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup cornmeal
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil

Process black-eyed beans, egg, onion, ginger, jalapeño pepper, and salt in food processor or blender until smooth. Transfer mixture to a bowl. Stir in breadcrumbs. To shape fritters, roll 1 Tbs. black-eye mixture into a ball or oval shape. Coat lightly with cornmeal. Repeat with remaining mixture.

Heat oil in medium saucepan to 350°F. Fry fritters, 4 or 5 at a time, until browned, about 2 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Keep warm in 200°F until ready to serve. One serving in this recipe is about 6 fritters. Serve with Ginger Tomato Dipping Sauce or other dip or sauce.

Courtesy: American Dry Bean Board

Per serving: calories 491, fat 6.5g, 12% calories from fat, cholesterol 47mg, protein 29.7g, carbohydrates 80.8g, fiber 13.0g, sugar 8.7g, sodium 197mg, diet points 8.2.

Dietary Exchanges: Milk: 0.0, Vegetable: 0.1, Fruit: 0.0, Bread: 5.0, Lean meat: 0.2, Fat: 0.8, Sugar: 0.0, Very lean meat protein: 0.0

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