Description
Crispy and flavorful Chickpea and Zucchini Fritters served with a refreshing Lemon Yogurt Dip.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 medium zucchini, grated and squeezed to remove excess moisture
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for frying)
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mash the chickpeas with a fork or potato masher. Add zucchini, parsley, cumin, garlic powder, salt, pepper, egg, and flour. Mix well.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Scoop 2 tablespoons of mixture per fritter, flatten, and cook 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Transfer cooked fritters to a paper towel-lined plate.
- For the dip, mix yogurt, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic powder, and salt until smooth.
- Serve warm with the lemon yogurt dip on the side.
Notes
- Moisture Control: Ensure zucchini is well-drained to prevent soggy fritters.
- Flavor Boost: Toast cumin seeds lightly for an enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: chickpea fritters, zucchini fritters, lemon yogurt dip, vegetarian recipe, healthy snack, Mediterranean food
