Buñuelos de Fríjol de Cabecita Negra (Black-eyed Pea Fritters)

Name: Buñuelos de Fríjol de Cabecita Negra (Black-eyed Pea Fritters)
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 355 milliliters black-eyed peas, soaked in water overnight; 12 servings Vegetable or canola oil for frying; 2 Tbsps cornstarch; 1 large egg, beaten; 1 teaspoons garlic powder; 12 servings Salt and pepper, to your taste; 2 Tbsps sugar

You can never have too many side dish recipes, so give Buñuelos de Fríjol de Cabecita Negra (Black-eyed Pea Fritters) a try. This recipe serves 12. This recipe covers 2% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One portion of this dish contains about 2g of protein, 2g of fat, and a total of 56 calories. Head to the store and pick up black-eyed peas, egg, cornstarch, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, and vegetarian diet.

Instructions

Drain and rinse the black-eyed peas.

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Peas

Place in the food processor and process for 30 seconds. (This will help the bean separate from the husks).

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Food Processor

Place the crushed beans in a bowl with water and mix well.

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Beans

Water

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Bowl

Drain and take off all the husk and discard. Save the white beans and set aside.Return the peeled beans to a clean food processor and add the eggs, cornstarch, salt, pepper, sugar and garlic powder. Process until paste is formed.In a frying pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat to 350º. Drop bean batter very gently into oil by the tablespoonful, 5-6 at a time, being careful not to overfill the pan. Turn the fritters with a slotted spoon until they are puffed up and golden, about 1-2 minutes.

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Garlic Powder