Chickpea Fritters Recipe

Recipe By Slurrp

Chickpea Fritters, also known as falafel, are crispy and flavorful patties made from ground chickpeas and aromatic spices. These vegetarian fritters are a popular Middle Eastern street food and can be enjoyed as a snack or as part of a meal. Serve them in pita bread with tahini sauce, or as a side dish with a fresh salad. These fritters are easy to make and are a delicious way to incorporate more plant-based protein into your diet.

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Ingredients for Chickpea Fritters Recipe

  • 0.33 cup Cooked Chickpeas
  • 0.17 Small Onion, Chopped
  • 0.33 cloves Cloves Garlic
  • 1/25 cup Fresh Parsley
  • 0.17 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 0.17 teaspoon Ground Coriander
  • 0.08 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/25 cup Flour
  • as per your need Oil, For Frying
  • as per your need Tahini Sauce, For Serving
  • as required Pita Bread Or Salad, For Serving

Directions: Chickpea Fritters Recipe

Cooking Directions

  • STEP 1.In a food processor, blend chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, cumin, coriander, and salt.
  • STEP 2.Transfer the mixture to a bowl and stir in flour until the mixture holds together.
  • STEP 3.Shape the mixture into small patties and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • STEP 4.In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
  • STEP 5.Fry the fritters until golden brown and crispy on both sides.
  • STEP 6.Serve hot with tahini sauce and a side of salad or in pita bread.

Cooking Tips

  • If the mixture is too wet, add more flour to bind it together.
  • For a healthier option, you can bake the fritters in the oven instead of frying.
  • Feel free to add other spices or herbs to customize the flavor of the fritters.

Storage and Serving

  • Store any leftover fritters in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
  • Reheat in a skillet or oven until heated through.
  • Serve with a drizzle of tahini sauce and a side of salad or in pita bread.
Nutrition
value
74
calories per serving
4 g Fat4 g Protein5 g Carbs2 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    4g
  • Protein
    4g
  • Carbs
    5g
  • Fiber
    2g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    5g
  • Protein
    4g
  • Fiber
    2g

Fats

  • Fat
    4g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    70mg
  • Iron
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin A
    73mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    18mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    < 1mcg
  • Vitamin C
    3mg
  • Vitamin E
    1mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    14mg
  • Manganese
    < 1mg
  • Phosphorus
    61mg
  • Selenium
    5mcg
  • Zinc
    < 1mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By Slurrp