Whole30 Chickpea Fritters
Elevate your Whole30 meal plan with these savory Chickpea Fritters, packed with wholesome ingredients and bold flavors that make healthy eating a delight. Featuring tender chickpeas mashed to perfection, aromatic spices like cumin and coriander, and fresh herbs like parsley and cilantro, these fritters are a nutrient-dense powerhouse bursting with Mediterranean-inspired taste. Bound together with almond flour and eggs, they fry up golden and crispy in olive or avocado oil for a satisfying texture. Ready in just 35 minutes, this gluten-free, grain-free recipe is perfect for a quick lunch, a light dinner, or a standout appetizer. Serve these chickpea fritters with a refreshing salad or your favorite Whole30-friendly dipping sauce to complete the dish. Perfect for clean eating enthusiasts and those following Whole30, this recipe is a must-try!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Chickpeas (cooked and drained)
- 0.5 cup Red onion (finely chopped)
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley (chopped)
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon Sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 Eggs
- 0.5 cup Almond flour
- 4 tablespoons Olive oil or avocado oil
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, add the cooked and drained chickpeas. Using a fork or potato masher, roughly mash the chickpeas, leaving some texture.
Add the finely chopped red onion, minced garlic, chopped parsley, chopped cilantro, ground cumin, ground coriander, baking soda, sea salt, and black pepper to the mashed chickpeas. Mix to combine.
In a small bowl, whisk the eggs then pour them into the chickpea mixture. Stir until everything is well incorporated.
Add the almond flour to the mixture to help bind the ingredients together. Mix until the almond flour is evenly distributed.
Heat the olive oil or avocado oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
Once the oil is hot, scoop about 2 tablespoons of the chickpea mixture for each fritter and carefully place it into the skillet. Using a spatula, flatten each fritter slightly so it cooks evenly.
Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the fritters are golden brown and crispy.
Repeat with the remaining chickpea mixture, adding more oil to the skillet as needed.
Once cooked, transfer the fritters to a paper towel-lined plate to remove excess oil.
Serve warm with a side salad or your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1698 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 100.8 g | 129% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.7 g | 68% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 372 mg | 124% | |
| Sodium | 2638 mg | 115% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 147.7 g | 54% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 43.8 g | 156% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.5 g | ||
| Protein | 66.2 g | 132% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 599 mg | 46% | |
| Iron | 22.9 mg | 127% | |
| Potassium | 2294 mg | 49% | |
*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.
