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Chickpea Fritters
Mediterranean Chickpea Fritters are quick and easy with a few simple ingredients. Serve as an appetizer or with a salad - great for meal prep
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
18 mins
Servings: 6 fritters
Calories: 77 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Mediterranean , American
Ingredients
- 1 15-ounce can chickpeas rinsed, drained
- ¼ cup all purpose flour
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- Tahini sauce for serving
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the chickpeas, all purpose flour, parmesan cheese, fresh herbs, cumin, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Add two tablespoons of water and use a fork or masher to combine the ingredients until they are well blended.
- Divide the mixture into 6 equal parts and form into thin patties.
- In a large pan, heat the oil until it's shimmering. Then add the chickpea fritters and cook until browned and fully cooked through, about 2-4 minutes per side.
- Place on a plate lined with a paper towel to absorb any excess oil, then serve with tahini sauce or any other sauce of choice.
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Notes
- Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container. They will last up to 5 days in the fridge. Reheat in the microwave, in a skillet with a little olive oil, or in a an air fryer before serving.
- Freezing Instructions: You can also freeze the fritters before or after cooking them.
- To freeze them prior to cooking, lay them on a flat baking dish in the freezer for at least 4 hours. When frozen, place them in an airtight bag. Thaw in the fridge overnight and cook per instructions.
- To freeze them after cooking, simply store them in an airtight bag after they've cooled. To re-heat, thaw in the fridge overnight and bake in a 350°F oven until heated through.
Nutrition Information
Calories
77kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
3mg
(1%)
Sodium
261mg
(11%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
89IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
49mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6fritters
Amount Per Serving
Calories 77
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 77kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 261mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 89IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.