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Carrot Zucchini Chickpea Fritters

These healthy fritters are packed with vegetables and plant-based protein. They are perfect as a snack, side dish, or light meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Servings 4 servings
Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Large Bowl
  • 1 Grater
  • 1 Frying Pan
  • 1 Spatula

Ingredients
  

Vegetables

  • 1 cup carrots grated
  • 1 cup zucchini grated, excess moisture squeezed out
  • 0.5 cup onion finely chopped

Base

  • 15 ounce chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 0.5 cup chickpea flour

Flavor & Binding

  • 1 large egg or flax egg (1 tbsp flaxseed meal + 3 tbsp water)
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.25 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 teaspoon cumin ground
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper ground

Cooking

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for frying

Instructions
 

  • Grate the carrots and zucchini. Squeeze out any excess moisture from the zucchini. Chop the onion and mince the garlic. Chop the parsley.
  • In a large bowl, mash the drained and rinsed chickpeas with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth. Some texture is fine.
  • Add the grated carrots, zucchini, chopped onion, minced garlic, chopped parsley, chickpea flour, egg (or flax egg), cumin, salt, and pepper to the bowl with the mashed chickpeas. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
    1 cup carrots, 1 cup zucchini, 0.5 cup onion, 15 ounce chickpeas, 0.5 cup chickpea flour, 1 large egg
  • Shape the mixture into small patties, about 3 inches in diameter and 1/2 inch thick.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, carefully place the fritters in the pan, being careful not to overcrowd it. Cook for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. If the fritters start to brown too quickly, reduce the heat.
    2 cloves garlic
  • Remove the fritters from the pan and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil. Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

For a vegan option, replace the egg with a flax egg (1 tablespoon flaxseed meal mixed with 3 tablespoons of water, let sit for 5 minutes to thicken). You can also add other vegetables like bell peppers or corn. Serve with a dipping sauce like tzatziki or a yogurt-herb sauce.