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Home » Blog » Tex-Mex Corn Fritters + Black Bean Salad

Tex-Mex Corn Fritters + Black Bean Salad

 Updated: March 24, 2017    Lisa Leake    13 Comments

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This is a great light dish for summer that comes together very quickly, especially with the use of frozen corn (instead of boiling fresh corn and cutting it off the cob). If you’re looking for ways to reduce your overall consumption of meat, which is good for both your health and your wallet, this recipe for Tex-Mex Corn Fritters Over Black Bean Salad is a great place to start. Meatless dinners can still be filling and taste great!

Tex-Mex Corn Fritters and Black Bean Salad on 100 Days of Real Food

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Tex-Mex Corn Fritters over Black Bean Salad
5 from 4 votes

Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: healthy eating
Dietary Restriction: Gluten Free, Peanut/Tree-Nut Free, Vegetarian
Category: Freezer Friendly

Active Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings (Adjust to suit): 4 people
Calories: 279 kcal

If you're looking for ways to reduce your overall consumption of meat, this recipe for Tex-Mex Corn Fritters and Black Bean Salad is a great place to start.

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Tex-Mex Corn Fritters and Black Bean Salad on 100 Days of Real Food

Ingredients

Black Bean Salad

  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 tomato, medium, diced and deseeded, about ½ pound
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice, fresh
  • ½ jalapeño, or serrano pepper, deseeded and minced
  • ½ cup white onion, diced
  • ¼ cup cilantro, chopped, plus more for garnish (if desired)
  • 1 pinch salt

Corn Fritters

  • ½ cup whole-grain cornmeal, finely ground
  • ½ cup whole-wheat flour, or gluten-free blend
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • ¾ cup frozen corn

For Cooking

  • olive oil, or clarified butter (ghee)

For Serving:

  • arugula
  • sour cream

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, toss together the black bean salad ingredients and set aside.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, chili powder, cumin and salt. Make a well (hole) in the center and pour in the milk, egg, and melted butter. Stir with a rubber spatula until well combined. Carefully fold in the corn kernels (no need to defrost).
  3. In the bottom of a large skillet, warm up a thin layer of olive oil (or ghee) over medium-low heat. Drop in spoonfuls of batter (smaller spoonfuls for finger food and larger ones for a plated appetizer). Cook in batches for 3 - 4 minutes per side or until golden brown on the outside and no longer runny on the inside. Note: If your pan is too hot, they'll get brown on the outside before they cook all the way through on the inside - so getting the temperature right is key! Also add additional cooking fat if the pan dries out.
  4. Arrange a handful of the arugula on each of the four plates, top with black bean salad, corn fritters, and some dollups of sour cream and cilantro (if desired), and serve.

Recipe Notes

We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.

<details><summary>Nutrition Facts</summary>

Nutrition Facts
Tex-Mex Corn Fritters over Black Bean Salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 279 Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Fat 9g14%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Cholesterol 59mg20%
Sodium 797mg35%
Potassium 693mg20%
Carbohydrates 41g14%
Fiber 10g42%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 12g24%
Vitamin A 700IU14%
Vitamin C 14.3mg17%
Calcium 139mg14%
Iron 3.1mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
</details>

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Comments

  1. Becky

    June 24, 2019 at 10:33 pm

    We loved this! I had a half of a red pepper in the fridge that I needed to use, so I added that to the salad, and made a few tablespoons’ worth of dressing (olive oil, red wine vinegar, cumin, salt, pepper). Perfect for a summer dinner!

    Reply
  2. Tish

    March 2, 2017 at 10:44 pm

    I made the corn fritters for my VERY picky family and theyour loved loved loved them!!! We drizzled honey on them!

    Reply
  3. Melani

    February 4, 2017 at 6:43 pm

    I made this tonight and the whole family loved it! The black bean salsa tastes so fresh! And super easy to make. Thanks for this great recipe!

    Reply
  4. Heather

    July 27, 2016 at 7:09 pm

    I just want to say one thing… My 2 year old LOVED these!! He kept asking for more even after we were done eating and cleaned the kitchen up.

    Reply
  5. Allison

    June 25, 2016 at 8:40 pm

    This was delicious! As another poster did, we added avocado slices.

    Reply
  6. Angie

    June 25, 2016 at 11:17 am

    Pinned it! I’m on a salad kick, and I like how you’ve added the twist of corn fritters. Looking forward to trying this out!

    Reply
  7. Amber

    June 5, 2016 at 8:00 pm

    Had for dinner tonight – yum! We had the recently posted huevos rancheros recently (yummy!)- I made extra salsa & stored in fridge a couple days. Added beans & cilantro & used it as the salad here; was very good!

    Reply
  8. Julie

    June 4, 2016 at 5:50 pm

    Which brands of Olive Oil or Ghee do you prefer? Do you like Kerrygold Butter?
    Thanks in advance!

    Reply
    • Amy Taylor (comment moderator)

      July 2, 2016 at 11:50 am

      Hi. This will help: https://www.100daysofrealfood.com/2011/05/14/mini-pledge-week-10-no-refined-oils/. Also, Lisa usually buys Organic Valley Pastured butter.

      Reply
  9. Nicole @ The Professional Mom Project

    June 3, 2016 at 10:40 am

    Looks great but do you know if it will work if made vegan? Thanks so much!

    Reply
    • Amy Taylor (comment moderator)

      June 6, 2016 at 9:53 pm

      Hi. I think so. I’ve made similar ones subbing for the dairy and I would think an egg substitute that acts as a binder would work as well. Let me know if you give it a try.

      Reply
  10. Angela Miller

    June 3, 2016 at 9:06 am

    Our family ate this last night and really loved it – fresh, easy and tasty! We added a little sliced avocado to the top.

    Reply
  11. Taste of France

    May 30, 2016 at 10:50 am

    This looks so good. A restaurant near my old office had a black bean salad that I just loved (with diced red peppers) and since I moved away I actually have dreams about it. I try to replicate it but haven’t hit the exact combination that haunts my dreams.

    Reply

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