Chickpea Fritters with Veggies
Chickpea Fritters with Veggies are a versatile, nutrient-packed Healthy Vegan Fritters treat that’s perfect for any meal or gathering. With their crispy exterior, fluffy veggie-filled center, and endless customization options, these fritters are sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
- 1 15 oz can chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
- ▢½ medium onion
- ▢2 cloves of garlic
- ▢Juice of ½ lime
- ▢1 tsp onion powder
- ▢1 tsp ground cumin
- ▢½ tsp ground oregano
- ▢½ tsp smoked paprika
- ▢¼ tsp red pepper flakes
- ▢½-⅔ tsp salt
- ▢Black pepper to taste
- ▢½-⅔ cup 60-80 g chickpea flour or rice flour (see notes)
- ▢1 medium bell pepper chopped
- ▢1 cup 150 g corn (fresh or canned)
- ▢2-3 Tbsp parsley chopped
- ▢Oil for frying
- ▢Vegan cheese optional
Instructions
- Watch the video to see all the instruction steps.
- First, peel and roughly chop the onion, finely dice the bell pepper, and chop the parsley.
- Save the chickpea can liquid. You may need it to help bind the chickpea dough.
- Transfer the chickpeas, onion, garlic, lime juice, and spices to a food processor and pulse about 5-6 times into a crumb consistency.
- Then, add the flour and pulse 2-3 times until combined. Scrape down the sides of the food processor as needed.
- Be careful not to over-process the mixture into a smooth paste!
- Add the chopped pepper, corn, and parsley and pulse only 2-3 times max.
- If you over-processed the mixture, you can add more chickpea flour. If you’re having issues with binding, add a little chickpea can liquid and stir with a spoon.
- Divide the mixture into 8 patties (about 90 grams each), around 1/2-inch thick.
- Meanwhile, heat some oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, fry the patties until golden brown and crispy all around.
- Serve with a cashew dip and enjoy!
Notes
- Flour: I use chickpea flour or rice flour. I haven't tried the recipe with any other flour, however, it should work with most flours (except coconut flour or almond flour). I mentioned some in the blog post above.
- You can add some grated vegan cheese to make the patties even tastier. This step is optional.
- The recipe for the cashew dip can be found here.
- Check the alternative cooking methods in the blog post.
- The recipe makes about 8 medium-sized patties. Nutrition facts are for one patty.