Description
Vegetable Chickpea Fritters are a deliciously crispy and nutritious dish that brings together the wholesome goodness of fresh vegetables and protein-packed chickpeas. Perfect for any meal or snack, these fritters are versatile enough to be enjoyed as an appetizer, side dish, or even as a light main course. Serve them warm with a zesty lemon herb yogurt sauce for a delightful flavor combination that will please everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup shredded zucchini
- 15 oz can chickpeas, drained and patted dry
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons chopped basil
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil, for cooking
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon chopped basil
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- 1 small clove garlic, minced
- Kosher salt, to taste
Instructions
- Place shredded zucchini in a colander, sprinkle with salt, and let sit for 10 minutes to remove excess moisture.
- In a large bowl, smash chickpeas until mostly smooth but still slightly chunky.
- Mix in the drained zucchini, shredded carrots, green onions, flour, panko, egg, herbs, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Form the mixture into patties about 3 inches wide.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook fritters for about 3 to 5 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt with lemon juice, lemon zest, herbs, minced garlic, and salt. Stir until smooth.
- Serve warm fritters alongside the lemon herb yogurt sauce for dipping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 fritters (90g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg