Description
Crispy on the outside and tender inside, these veggie-packed chickpea fritters are a healthy, protein-rich meal ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup grated zucchini, moisture squeezed out
- 1/3 cup grated carrot
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour or oat flour
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for frying)
Instructions
- 1. Add chickpeas to a bowl and mash with a fork, leaving some texture.
- 2. Stir in zucchini, carrot, red onion, garlic, egg, flour, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper until combined.
- 3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- 4. Scoop about 2 tablespoons of mixture per fritter and flatten slightly in the pan.
- 5. Cook fritters for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
- 6. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
- 7. Serve warm with yogurt sauce, tahini, or a fresh salad.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, refrigerate the mixture for 10 minutes before cooking.
- These fritters are great for meal prep and reheat well in an air fryer or skillet.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 fritters
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: chickpea fritters, veggie fritters, healthy 30-minute meal