Best Chickpea Fritters With Tzatziki Recipes

CHICKPEA FRITTERS

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Protein-packed and so versatile, canned chickpeas are a pantry must-have that can make a meal in minutes. Try this easy idea for serving up these super staples.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers Finger Food Recipes

Yield Makes 6 fritters

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 can (15.5 ounces) rinsed and drained chickpeas
1/2 cup sliced scallions
1/3 cup chopped cilantro
1/2 cup flour
1 large egg
1 teaspoon coarse salt
Olive oil
Salad and lemon wedges, for serving

Steps:

In a food processor, pulse together chickpeas, scallions, and cilantro until a coarse paste forms. Pulse in flour, egg, and salt. Heat 1/4 inch olive oil in a large skillet over medium high. Add chickpea mixture to skillet, 1/4 cup at a time, pressing to form patties. Cook until golden brown on both sides, turning once, 4 to 5 minutes. Serve with salad and lemon wedges.

CHICKPEA FRITTERS WITH SWEET-SPICY SAUCE

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Chickpeas are a common ingredient in many dishes in Pakistan where I grew up. I have combined the light spice of Pakistani foods with the love of deep-fried finger foods that many Americans, including my daughters, enjoy. To eat, dip this chickpea recipe in chilled yogurt. -Shahrin Hasan, York, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 2 dozen (1 cup sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 cup plain yogurt
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas or garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 green onions, thinly sliced
Oil for deep-fat frying

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients; refrigerate until serving., Place the chickpeas and seasonings in a food processor; process until finely ground. Add egg and baking soda; pulse until blended. Transfer to a bowl; stir in cilantro and green onions., In a cast-iron Dutch oven or an electric skillet, heat oil to 375°. Shape rounded tablespoons of bean mixture into balls. Drop a few at a time into hot oil. Fry until golden brown, 2-3 minutes, turning frequently. Drain on paper towels. Serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 46 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 156mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.