<\/p>\n Looking for a wholesome, spicy, satisfying weeknight meal? We\u2019ve got you covered. These black bean fritters combine savory mushrooms, hearty quinoa, and spicy cayenne pepper in a delicious, freezer-friendly<\/strong> fritter. What\u2019s not to love!?\u00a0<\/p>\n Just 10 ingredients<\/strong> and simple methods required for these vegan<\/strong> and gluten-free<\/strong> fritters, friends. They pair perfectly with our new sweet potato \u201crice\u201d<\/a> and are just begging to be dipped in avocado crema<\/a> or guacamole<\/a>. Let us show you how it\u2019s done!\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The trick to black bean fritters with BIG flavor and even better texture? Roasting! Not only does this step caramelize the mushrooms and onions for MAJOR deliciousness, it also dries out the black beans just<\/em> slightly for fritters that are perfectly moist without being too wet or gummy. <\/p>\n Then the beans, mushrooms, and onions combine with quinoa, flax egg<\/a>, and flour for structure. And don\u2019t forget the cayenne and garlic powder for a savory-spicy kick! <\/p>\n After forming the fritters into\u2026fritters\u2026they take a turn in the skillet until perfectly crispy on the edges. Then it\u2019s time to dig in, friends! <\/p>\n We hope you LOVE these mushroom black bean fritters! They\u2019re:<\/p>\n Hearty When you combine a few fritters with our Easy Sweet Potato \u201cRice\u201d<\/a> and Creamy Cashew Jalape\u00f1o Sauce<\/a>, you\u2019ve got a delicious, plant-based meal with 20+ grams of protein. The fritters would also be adorable as an appetizer if formed smaller and served with a sauce on top or for dipping!<\/p>\n If you try this recipe, let us know! Leave a comment, rate it, and don\u2019t forget to tag a photo\u00a0@minimalistbaker<\/a>\u00a0on Instagram. Cheers, friends!<\/p>\n Prep Time <\/span>10<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Cook Time <\/span>30<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Total Time <\/span>40<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Servings <\/span>8<\/span> (Fritters)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Course <\/span>Appetizer, Entree<\/span><\/p>\n Cuisine <\/span>Gluten-Free, Vegan<\/span><\/p>\n Freezer Friendly <\/span>1 month<\/span><\/p>\n Does it keep? <\/span>2-3 Days<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Heat oven to 400 degrees F (204 C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Add the drained and rinsed black beans and chopped mushrooms and onion to the baking sheet. Add avocado oil, season with salt, and stir to evenly distribute. Roast for 15-20 minutes, tossing halfway through.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Prepare flax \u201ceggs\u201d (or chickpea \u201ceggs\u201d) by combining flaxseed meal (or chickpea flour) and water in a medium mixing bowl. Set aside.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n To the mixing bowl with the flax\/chickpea \u201ceggs,\u201d add the roasted vegetables and black beans along with the cayenne and garlic powder and mix until combined. Smash some of the black beans as you go. Add the gluten-free flour and cooked and cooled quinoa and stir until combined. You should have a slightly tacky but moldable mixture. Add more gluten-free flour as needed if too wet to handle, or a splash of water if it\u2019s too dry to form fritters.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Once hot, add a little oil to coat the pan and enough fritters to comfortably fit without crowding. Pan fry until golden brown, ~4 minutes on each side.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Optional: For even crispier fritters, continue baking in a 400-degree F (204 C) oven for 10-15 minutes.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Leftover fritters can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days or in the freezer for 1 month. Reheat in a lightly oiled skillet over low-medium heat for ~2-3 minutes per side. Or from frozen, place in a 350 F (176 C) oven for 10-15 minutes until warmed through.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n![\"Fork](\"https:\/\/minimalistbaker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Black-Bean-Fritters-9.jpg\")
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Savory
Wholesome
Subtly spicy
Versatile
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