Description
Moroccan-inspired vegetable chickpea fritters bring Mediterranean zest to your table with crispy, herb-infused delights. Golden-brown patties packed with spices and fresh vegetables offer a delectable journey through North African culinary traditions you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 (15 ounces / 425 grams) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 medium bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup (150 grams) corn, fresh or canned
- ½ medium onion
- 2 cloves garlic
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon ground oregano
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½–⅔ teaspoon salt
- Black pepper to taste
- ½ teaspoon lime juice
Binding and Optional Ingredients:
- ½–⅔ cup (60–80 grams) chickpea flour or rice flour
- 2–3 tablespoons chopped parsley
- Oil for frying
- Vegan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and necessary kitchen tools, ensuring fresh vegetables and well-drained chickpeas.
- Pulse chickpeas, onion, garlic, lime juice, and spices in a food processor until they form a coarse, textured mixture with visible chunks.
- Gently fold flour into the chickpea mixture, stirring minimally to maintain a rustic consistency and prevent over-blending.
- Carefully fold diced bell pepper, corn kernels, and chopped parsley into the mixture, maintaining distinct vegetable pieces for texture.
- If the mixture feels too wet, sprinkle additional flour; if too dry, introduce a small amount of chickpea liquid to achieve ideal binding.
- Shape the mixture into compact patties approximately 1/2-inch thick, ensuring even edges and consistent size for uniform cooking.
- Warm oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat, creating a sizzling environment for crisp exterior development.
- Carefully place fritters into the hot oil, allowing each side to transform into a golden-brown, crispy exterior without overcrowding the pan.
- Transfer fritters to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil and maintain crispiness.
- Plate the fritters alongside a creamy vegan cashew dip or complementary sauce, serving immediately while hot and crunchy.
Notes
- Make sure to pulse ingredients gently to maintain a textured, not smooth, consistency for authentic fritter texture.
- Check moisture levels carefully; add flour if too wet or liquid if too dry to ensure perfect patty formation.
- Use medium-high heat when frying to achieve golden, crispy exterior without burning the fritters.
- Select fresh, high-quality vegetables to enhance overall flavor and nutritional value of the dish.
- Drain chickpeas well before processing to prevent excess liquid that could compromise fritter structure.
- Experiment with different spice combinations to personalize the fritter’s taste profile and make it uniquely yours.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg