Chickpea Fritters with Tzatziki Sauce
Crispy, golden, and bursting with Middle Eastern-inspired flavors, these Chickpea Fritters with Tzatziki Sauce are a must-try fusion of taste and texture. Made with protein-packed chickpeas, fresh parsley, and aromatic spices like cumin and coriander, these fritters are pan-fried to perfection for a flavorful crunch. The accompanying tzatziki sauce, made with creamy Greek yogurt, refreshing cucumber, and fragrant dill, offers a cool contrast that elevates every bite. Ready in just 35 minutes, this easy, vegetarian recipe is perfect for appetizers, lunch, or a light dinner. Serve warm with a side of fresh greens or pita for a crowd-pleasing dish that's as satisfying as it is wholesome.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Canned chickpeas
- 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
- 2 pieces Garlic cloves
- 0.5 cup Fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
- 0.75 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 4 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 tablespoon Fresh dill
- 1 teaspoon Red wine vinegar
Instructions
Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas. Pat them dry with a paper towel.
In a food processor, combine chickpeas, garlic, parsley, cumin, coriander, salt, black pepper, lemon juice, and baking powder. Pulse until the mixture forms a coarse paste. Avoid over-pureeing; it should have some texture.
Transfer the mixture to a bowl and stir in the flour to form a dough-like consistency. Let the mixture rest for 5 minutes.
For the tzatziki, grate the cucumber and squeeze out excess moisture using a kitchen towel. In a bowl, mix the grated cucumber with Greek yogurt, dill, red wine vinegar, and a pinch of salt. Stir until well combined, then refrigerate.
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Form the chickpea mixture into small patties, about 2 inches in diameter.
Cook the fritters in batches, about 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy. Add more olive oil to the skillet as needed for each batch.
Serve the chickpea fritters warm, accompanied by the chilled tzatziki sauce for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1378 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 66.2 g | 85% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.6 g | 53% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 8 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 3729 mg | 162% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 142.6 g | 52% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.2 g | 83% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.6 g | ||
| Protein | 45.5 g | 91% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 472 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 12.8 mg | 71% | |
| Potassium | 1782 mg | 38% | |
*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.
