Chickpea Fritters - Greek Style Falafel (with yogurt & mint dip)
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Chickpea Fritters - Greek Style Falafel (with yogurt & mint dip)
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Perfectly crusty, deep-flavored, with a splash of freshness out of the Greek yogurt dip. These Chickpea Fritters aka Greek version of Falafel are one of the best ways to cook chickpeas.
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Ingredients
For The Chickpea Fritters:
- 450 grams / 15 oz boiled or canned chickpeas
- ½ small onion very finely chopped
- 1 egg
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- 12 tablespoons flour
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- Frying oil
For The Yogurt Dip:
- 3 tablespoons Greek yogurt
- ½ lime zest & juice
- 3 mint leaves
Instructions
For The Yogurt Dip:
- Add the Greek yogurt, lime juice and zest in a small bowl.
- Finely chop the fresh mint leaves and add to the bowl as well.
- Season with salt and pepper and whisk until fully combined. NOTE: Depending on the type of Greek yogurt you are using (strained, light, full-fat) you may need to add a splash of water to make the dip a bit runnier according to your liking.
For The Chickpea Fritters:
- Drain chickpeas in a strainer.
- In a small food processor, add the chickpeas, olive oil, garlic clove, and oregano. Blend until smooth.
- Transfer mixture into a mixing bowl and add the remaining ingredients for the fritters, except the flour. Season with salt and pepper.
- Mix well until fully combined. Then gradually stir in the flour one tablespoon at a time. The mixture should look like a sticky dough.
- Half fill a small pot or pan with frying oil over medium-high heat.
- Take one tablespoon of the mixture in your hands and dust lightly with flour so you'll be able to shape it into a ball.
- Dip the ball in the hot oil and reduce heat to medium. Add a few more balls and deep-fry for 8-10 minutes, flipping them every now and then to cook evenly. Make sure to fry them in small batches so they don't get overcrowded in the pan. Once they get a deep golden color transfer on paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Serve along with the Greek yogurt dip.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1fritter
Calories
170kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
11mg
(4%)
Sodium
8mg
(0%)
Potassium
101mg
(3%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
32IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
21mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 15fritters
Amount Per Serving
Calories 170 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1fritter | |
| Calories | 170kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 101mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 32IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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