Chickpea Fritters Recipe

Name: Chickpea Fritters
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 7 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 onion, finely diced; 2 tablespoons sesame seeds; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; Pinch of cayenne pepper; 1 can (15 1/2 ounces) chickpeas, rinsed and drained; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 large egg white; 1 teaspoon coarse salt, plus more for seasoning; 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour; Tzatziki, for serving (opposite)

Servings: persons

7 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 onion, finely diced
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 tablespoon ground cumin
Pinch of cayenne pepper
1 can (15 1/2 ounces) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 large egg white
1 teaspoon coarse salt, plus more for seasoning
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Tzatziki, for serving (opposite)

1
In a medium saute pan, heat 3 tablespoons of the oil over medium heat.
2
Add the onion; cook, stirring, until soft and translucent, about 3 minutes.
3
Add the sesame seeds, cumin, and cayenne; cook, stirring, until the sesame seeds have begun to brown lightly and the spices are very fragrant, about 2 minutes; set aside.
4
In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, lemon juice, egg white, salt, and 1 tablespoon of the oil.
5
Pulse several times to form a semismooth paste.
6
Transfer to a large bowl; stir in the onion mixture.
7
Fold in the flour until just combined.
8
Using your hands, form the batter into 1 1/4-inch patties, each about 1/3 inch thick.
9
In a 12-inch saute pan, heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over medium-low heat.
10
Cook half the patties, without flattening, until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side.
11
Transfer the patties to a paper-towellined plate, and season with salt.
12
Repeat with remaining patties and tablespoon oil.
13
Serve immediately with tzatziki.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 7 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1 onion, finely diced, 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, 1 tablespoon ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Chickpea Fritters falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chickpea Fritters

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