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25. Costa Rican Barbudos Recipe 1

Costa Rican Barbudos (Green Bean Fritters)

A deliciously crispy and flavorful green bean fritter that can be enjoyed as a snack or side dish.
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5 from 1 vote
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Costa Rican
Keyword: Costa Rican Barbudos, costa rican recipes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 105 kcal
25. Costa Rican Barbudos Recipe 1

Equipment

  • Large pot for boiling green beans
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Large skillet for frying
  • Slotted spoon or spatula for flipping the fritters
  • Paper towels for draining excess oil

Ingredients

  • 1 lb fresh green beans trimmed and cut into small pieces
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

  • In a large pot of boiling water, cook the green beans until they are tender, about 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
  • Add the cooked green beans, onion, and garlic to the bowl with the flour mixture and stir to combine.
  • Add the beaten eggs to the bowl and stir until everything is well coated.
  • In a large skillet, heat about 1/4 inch of vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
  • Using a tablespoon, drop spoonfuls of the green bean mixture into the hot oil, flattening them slightly with the back of the spoon.
  • Cook until the fritters are golden brown on one side, then flip and cook until the other side is also golden brown.
  • Remove the fritters from the oil and drain on paper towels.
  • Repeat with the remaining green bean mixture until all the fritters are cooked.
  • Serve hot.

Notes

Tips and Tricks

Use a food processor to chop the green beans, onion, and garlic quickly and easily.
When frying the fritters, use a thermometer to make sure the oil temperature stays at around 375°F for optimal cooking and browning.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 105kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 194mg | Potassium: 241mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g
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