Chickpea Fritters with Tzatziki Sauce

Crispy, golden, and bursting with Middle Eastern-inspired flavors, these Chickpea Fritters with Tzatziki Sauce are a must-try fusion of taste and texture. Made with protein-packed chickpeas, fresh parsley, and aromatic spices like cumin and coriander, these fritters are pan-fried to perfection for a flavorful crunch. The accompanying tzatziki sauce, made with creamy Greek yogurt, refreshing cucumber, and fragrant dill, offers a cool contrast that elevates every bite. Ready in just 35 minutes, this easy, vegetarian recipe is perfect for appetizers, lunch, or a light dinner. Serve warm with a side of fresh greens or pita for a crowd-pleasing dish that's as satisfying as it is wholesome.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Canned chickpeas
• 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 pieces Garlic cloves
• 0.5 cup Fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
• 0.75 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 4 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 tablespoon Fresh dill
• 1 teaspoon Red wine vinegar

Directions

Step 1

Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas. Pat them dry with a paper towel.

Step 2

In a food processor, combine chickpeas, garlic, parsley, cumin, coriander, salt, black pepper, lemon juice, and baking powder. Pulse until the mixture forms a coarse paste. Avoid over-pureeing; it should have some texture.

Step 3

Transfer the mixture to a bowl and stir in the flour to form a dough-like consistency. Let the mixture rest for 5 minutes.

Step 4

For the tzatziki, grate the cucumber and squeeze out excess moisture using a kitchen towel. In a bowl, mix the grated cucumber with Greek yogurt, dill, red wine vinegar, and a pinch of salt. Stir until well combined, then refrigerate.

Step 5

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Form the chickpea mixture into small patties, about 2 inches in diameter.

Step 6

Cook the fritters in batches, about 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy. Add more olive oil to the skillet as needed for each batch.

Step 7

Serve the chickpea fritters warm, accompanied by the chilled tzatziki sauce for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1104.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1378.3

Total Fat 66.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.4g
Cholesterol 7.9mg	0%
Sodium 3729.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 142.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.2g	0%
Total Sugars 22.6g
Protein 45.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 471.7mg	0%
Iron 12.8mg	0%
Potassium 1781.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 44.2%

Protein: 13.5%

Carbs: 42.3%