Ideas for a Meatless Monday anyday!

Good Morning my beauties!!!

In my search for meatless/full flavor ideas I came across this recipe on Pinterest, of course, and finally tried it last night.  Compliments of Mia's Domain, link is below...

Amazing!  The combination of flavors with the coolness of the sauce is delicious.  I used black beans I cooked myself in the crockpot (so easy and can control sodium and fat) and added a lil parm (cause I love cheese).  And of course added chopped jalapenos to both the mix and the sauce...yum!

Although frying is not the healthiest, I did put the last of the mix in the oven.  We were already full so will try it tonight :)

Happy Friday!

xoxox  Joanna


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Crispy Black Bean Fritters with Creamy Cilantro Dipping Sauce

Crispy Black Bean Fritters:

3 cups black bean, cooked

1 large yellow pepper, remove seed, chop into small pieces

1 small white onion, diced

2 garlic cloves, crushed

1 large tomato, chopped into small pieces

3 tablespoons chopped cilantro

3 tablespoons all purpose unbleached flour

2 eggs, room temperature

Sea salt and black pepper

Extra virgin olive oil (for frying)

Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl, stir well to combine. Season with sea salt and black pepper. In a large skillet, add three tablespoons of oil to the pan on medium heat. When hot, add tablespoonfuls of the bean mixture.  Fry on one side until golden brown and crispy (about 3 minutes). Flip over for a further three minutes. Remove and drain on a paper towel. Season with fresh black pepper and sea salt.

Serve with dipping sauce on the side

Cilantro Dipping Sauce:

1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt

1/2 small green chili, seeded and finely chopped

1 small garlic clove, crushed

2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

1 teaspoon sugar

Sea salt and black pepper

Blend all the ingredients for a smooth consistency. Season with sea salt and black pepper.


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