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Golden chickpea fritters with mixed vegetables served on a plate with fresh herbs

Chickpea Fritters with Veggies

These chickpea fritters are crisp on the outside, tender in the middle, and packed with colorful vegetables and fresh herbs. Serve them warm with lemon wedges for a bright, satisfying meal or snack.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • fork or potato masher
  • large skillet
  • spatula
  • paper towel-lined plate

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, mash the chickpeas with a fork or potato masher until mostly broken down but still slightly chunky.
  2. Add the grated zucchini, grated carrot, diced bell pepper, green onions, garlic, and parsley. Mix well to combine.
  3. Stir in the eggs, flour, cumin, paprika, salt, black pepper, and baking powder until the mixture holds together. If it seems too wet, add a little more flour.
  4. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  5. Scoop about 2 tablespoons of the mixture per fritter into the skillet and flatten slightly with a spatula.
  6. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Work in batches, adding more oil as needed.
  7. Transfer the fritters to a paper towel-lined plate to drain briefly.
  8. Serve warm with lemon wedges.

Notes

For extra crisp fritters, make sure the zucchini is well squeezed dry before mixing. If the mixture feels loose, add flour one tablespoon at a time until it holds together.