Chickpea Fritters
Crispy, golden, and bursting with Mediterranean-inspired flavors, these Chickpea Fritters are the perfect fusion of simplicity and comfort food. Made with pantry staples like canned chickpeas, fresh parsley, and aromatic spices such as cumin and coriander, this recipe delivers hearty, protein-packed bites in just 30 minutes. The fritters are lightly pan-fried in olive oil for a crunchy exterior while maintaining a tender, flavorful center, enhanced by zesty pops of lemon juice and garlic. Easy to prepare and ideal for meal prep or entertaining, these vegetarian fritters pair beautifully with a refreshing dip, a side salad, or even wrapped in pita bread for a delicious plant-based meal. Whether you're seeking an appetizer, snack, or exciting main dish, these Chickpea Fritters are a crowd-pleasing recipe you'll return to again and again.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 can (15 oz) canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup olive oil
Instructions
In a large bowl, mash the chickpeas using a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth with some chunks remaining for texture.
Add the flour, egg, lemon juice, parsley, cumin, coriander, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to the mashed chickpeas. Mix well until a thick batter forms.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Scoop approximately 2 tablespoons of the chickpea mixture per fritter and carefully drop it into the hot oil. Flatten slightly with the back of a spoon.
Cook the fritters for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crisp.
Remove the cooked fritters from the skillet and drain on a plate lined with paper towels.
Repeat the process with the remaining chickpea mixture, adding more oil to the skillet if necessary.
Serve the chickpea fritters warm, with lemon wedges or your favorite dip on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1378 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 74.3 g | 95% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.9 g | 60% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 220 mg | 73% | |
| Sodium | 2597 mg | 113% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 140.7 g | 51% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.2 g | 97% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.8 g | ||
| Protein | 42.5 g | 85% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 364 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 18.4 mg | 102% | |
| Potassium | 1647 mg | 35% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
