Falafel Style Chickpea Fritters
Crispy golden-brown chickpea patties seasoned with fresh herbs and warm Middle Eastern spices.
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Ingredients
- 2 15oz cans Canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup Red onion, finely diced
- 1 tablespoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
- 1/4 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1/2 cup Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- 1
Pat the drained chickpeas thoroughly dry with paper towels to ensure a crispy texture.
- 2
In a food processor, pulse the chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, and cilantro until coarsely ground but not pureed.
- 3
Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and stir in the cumin, coriander, salt, and lemon juice.
- 4
Sprinkle the flour and baking powder over the mixture and stir until well combined and the mixture holds together when squeezed.
- 5
Form the mixture into 12 small patties, approximately 2 inches wide and 1/2 inch thick.
- 6
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- 7
Fry the fritters in batches for 3-4 minutes per side until they are deep golden brown and crispy.
- 8
Drain the fritters on a wire rack or paper towels and serve warm with tahini or tzatziki.
Nutrition per Serving
340
Calories
12g
Protein
42g
Carbs
14g
Fat
9g
Fiber
4g
Sugar
620mg
Sodium
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