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Chickpea Fritters with Mediterranean Quench
A crispy and flavorful fritter recipe with the added zing of a Mediterranean quenched sauce. Perfect as a snack or light meal.
⏱27 min🍽4 servings📊medium
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Ingredients
- ●1 can chickpeasdrained and rinsed
- ●1 cup all-purpose flourfor coating fritters
- ●1/2 cup breadcrumbspreferably panko
- ●1/4 cup olive oilfor frying
- ●1 cup quenched saucehomemade or store-bought
- ●2 tablespoons lemon juicefor serving
- ●1 teaspoon garlic powderfor flavor
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Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, mash chickpeas using a fork or potato masher.
- 2
Add flour, breadcrumbs, and garlic powder to the bowl. Mix well.
- 3
Heat olive oil in a large non-stick pan over medium heat.
- 4
Using a 1/4 cup measuring cup, scoop fritter mixture into the pan.
- 5
Flatten fritters slightly and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
- 6
Transfer fritters to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- 7
Warm quenched sauce in a saucepan over low heat.
- 8
Serve fritters with a drizzle of warmed quenched sauce and a squeeze of lemon juice.
- 9
Garnish with chopped fresh herbs, if desired.
- 10
Serve immediately and enjoy!