Chickpea Fritters

These Moroccan-inspired chickpea fritters are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, bursting with aromatic spices. Perfect as an appetizer, they are served with a zesty tahini dipping sauce that complements their flavor beautifully.

Ingredients

• Canned chickpeas - 240 grams, drained and rinsed
• Fresh parsley - 30 grams, chopped
• Fresh cilantro - 30 grams, chopped
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Red onion - 50 grams, finely chopped
• Ground cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Ground coriander - 1 teaspoon
• Paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Chickpea flour - 60 grams
• Olive oil - for frying
• Tahini - 30 grams
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Water - 2 tablespoons
• Salt - a pinch (for sauce)

Steps

1. In a bowl, mash the drained chickpeas with a fork or potato masher until chunky but not pureed.
2. Add the chopped parsley, cilantro, minced garlic, red onion, cumin, coriander, paprika, salt, and pepper to the mashed chickpeas. Mix well.
3. Sprinkle in the chickpea flour and combine until the mixture holds together. If too dry, add a little water.
4. Form the mixture into small patties, about 5 cm wide and 1 cm thick.
5. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the fritters in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pan.
6. Fry for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
7. In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, water, and a pinch of salt until smooth to create the dipping sauce.
8. Serve the fritters warm with the tahini sauce on the side.

Nutrition

• Calories: 300
• Protein: 11 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 12 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 400 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• High in plant-based protein from chickpeas.
• Rich in dietary fiber, promoting digestive health.
• Contains healthy fats from olive oil and tahini.

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