Garbanzo Bean and Potato Fritters with Red Bell Pepper Harissa Recipe

Name: Garbanzo Bean and Potato Fritters with Red Bell Pepper Harissa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 18 ounces white potatoes (about 3 medium); 3/4 cup chopped leek (white and pale green parts only); 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 2 1/4 cups drained canned garbanzo beans (chickpeas; about 1 1/2 15-ounce cans); 3 large garlic cloves; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 3 tablespoons plus additional all purpose flour; Vegetable oil (for frying); Red Bell Pepper Harissa

Servings: persons

18 ounces white potatoes (about 3 medium)
3/4 cup chopped leek (white and pale green parts only)
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 1/4 cups drained canned garbanzo beans (chickpeas; about 1 1/2 15-ounce cans)
3 large garlic cloves
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon baking powder 3 tablespoons plus additional all purpose flour
Vegetable oil (for frying)
Red Bell Pepper Harissa

1
Cook potatoes in pot of boiling salted water until tender.
2
Drain; refrigerate until cold,about 30 minutes.
3
Peel potatoes; grate coarsely into large bowl.
4
Mix in leek and cilantro.
5
Blend garbanzo beans, garlic, cumin, salt, pepper and baking powder in processor until almost smooth.
6
Stir into potato mixture.
7
Mix in 3 tablespoons flour.
8
Using floured hands, shape 2 rounded tablespoons mixture into ball; flatten into 1/2-inch -thick disk, about 2 inches in diameter.
9
Place on lightly floured baking sheet.
10
Repeat with remaining mixture, forming about 24 fritters.
11
(Can be made 1 day ahead.
12
Sprinkle lightly with flour.
13
Cover and refrigerate.)
14
Pour enough oil into 2 heavy large skillets to reach depth of 1/4 inch.
15
Heat over medium heat until sprinkle of water sizzles in oil.
16
Coat each fritter with flour.
17
Fry fritters until brown, about 3 minutes per side.
18
Transfer to paper towels; drain.
19
Overlap 3 fritters on each plate.
20
Spoon Red Bell Pepper Harissa alongside.

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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: 18 ounces white potatoes (about 3 medium), 3/4 cup chopped leek (white and pale green parts only), 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 2 1/4 cups drained canned garbanzo beans (chickpeas; about 1 1/2 15-ounce cans), and more.

Yes, Garbanzo Bean and Potato Fritters with Red Bell Pepper Harissa falls under the General 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.

Garbanzo Bean and Potato Fritters with Red Bell Pepper Harissa

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