Mild Black Bean Fritters

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• 133⅓ g canned black beans (drained)

• 1 bowl
• 1 fork
• 1 food processor (optional)

Place all black beans from the can into a bowl. Lightly mash the beans using a fork until a thick, yet still highly texturized consistency forms.

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• ⅓ egg

Into the bowl with the beans, crack in the egg and mix to combine.

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• ⅓ tbsp flour
• ⅔ tsp whole-wheat flour

• Measuring spoons

Add 1 tsp of plain flour and 2 tsp of whole wheat flour into the mixture, mix.

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• ⅓ tsp ground cumin
• ⅛ tsp chili powder
• ⅓ tsp dried parsley
• ⅛ tsp salt
• ⅛ tsp pepper

Add cumin, chilli, parsley, salt and pepper and mix well until combined.

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• ⅓ tbsp oil

• Spoon
• 1 frying pan (small, with lid)

In a pan, heat up oil on medium to high heat. Once hot, add four tablespoon sized dollops of the bean mixture spread out onto the pan. Shape using a spoon to make each fritter circular.

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Allow the fritters to cook on one side for 1-2 minutes on medium-high heat.

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• 1 spatula

Once each fritter is easily able to slide along the base of the pan and keep its shape, flip using a spatula.

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• shredded mozzarella cheese

• 1 plate (large, for serving)

After flipping each fritter, add a pinch of shredded mozzarella cheese onto the top of each. Cover with lid and cook on medium-high heat for 1-2 minutes or until the cheese is just melted, then remove from the pan onto a plate.

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Repeat until you use all of the batter mixture.

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Serve warm.

Enjoy your meal!