Here’s a bright, zesty, and protein-packed Vegan Lemon Garlic Chickpea Fritters recipe — crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and bursting with Mediterranean flavor! 🌿🍋
🌱 Lemon Garlic Chickpea Fritters
Ingredients:
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1 ½ cups cooked chickpeas (or 1 can, drained & rinsed)
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
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1 tsp lemon zest
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¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
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¼ cup onion, finely chopped
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½ tsp ground cumin
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¼ tsp paprika
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½ tsp salt (or to taste)
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¼ tsp black pepper
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2–3 tbsp chickpea flour (or all-purpose flour)
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2 tbsp olive oil (for frying)
Optional Add-ins:
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1 tbsp nutritional yeast (for a cheesy flavor)
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1 tbsp tahini (for richness)
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A pinch of chili flakes (for spice)
🥣 Instructions:
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Blend the Base
In a food processor, combine chickpeas, garlic, lemon juice, zest, parsley, onion, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Pulse until the mixture is slightly chunky — not completely smooth. -
Add Flour & Form Patties
Transfer to a bowl and mix in the chickpea flour until the mixture holds together.
(Add more flour if too wet.)
Shape into small fritters or patties. -
Cook the Fritters
Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
Cook fritters for 3–4 minutes per side, until golden and crispy. -
Serve & Enjoy
Serve warm with vegan garlic yogurt sauce, tahini dressing, or a lemon herb dip.
Garnish with extra lemon zest and parsley for a fresh touch.
🍋 Serving Ideas:
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Serve in pita wraps with lettuce, tomato, and cucumber.
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Add to a Buddha bowl with quinoa, roasted veggies, and tahini.
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Pair with a side salad for a light, refreshing meal.
