🍠 2 medium sweet potatoes (peeled & grated)
🥚 1 egg (or flax egg for vegan option)
🧄 2 cloves garlic (minced)
🌿 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro or parsley (chopped)
🥄 ¼ cup chickpea flour (or regular flour)
🧂 ½ teaspoon salt
🌶 ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
🛢 2 tablespoons olive oil (for frying)
For the Black Bean Salsa 🥗
🖤 1 cup cooked black beans (drained & rinsed)
🍅 1 small tomato (diced)
🧅 ¼ red onion (finely chopped)
🌽 ½ cup corn (optional, for sweetness)
🍋 Juice of 1 lime
🌿 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro (chopped)
🧂 Salt & black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
📌 1. Prepare the Sweet Potato Fritters
- In a bowl, mix grated sweet potatoes, egg, garlic, cilantro, flour, salt, and paprika.
- Stir until well combined – the batter should be slightly sticky but hold together.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Scoop small portions and flatten into fritters.
- Fry for 3-4 minutes per side until crispy and golden brown.
📌 2. Make the Black Bean Salsa
- In a bowl, mix black beans, tomato, red onion, corn, lime juice, cilantro, salt, and pepper.
- Toss well and let it sit for 10 minutes for flavors to meld.
📌 3. Serve & Enjoy!
- Plate the crispy fritters and top with black bean salsa.
- Optional: Serve with avocado, Greek yogurt, or hot sauce for extra flavor!
