Dairy-Free Crispy Vegetable Fritters

Crispy, golden perfection meets vibrant, wholesome vegetables in this recipe for Dairy-Free Crispy Vegetable Fritters! Packed with grated zucchini, carrots, red bell pepper, and a touch of fresh green onions, these fritters offer a wonderfully colorful and flavorful way to enjoy plant-based eating. Made with protein-rich chickpea flour and seasoned with warm ground cumin and garlic powder, they’re entirely dairy-free, gluten-free, and ideal for those with dietary restrictions. The secret to their irresistible crunch lies in carefully squeezing out excess moisture from the shredded vegetables and pan-frying them to golden-brown deliciousness. Ready in just 35 minutes, these fritters are perfect as an appetizer, snack, or light meal, especially when paired with a zesty dairy-free dipping sauce or a refreshing squeeze of lemon. Whether you're hosting a crowd or looking for a quick, healthy bite, these crispy veggie fritters are sure to be a hit!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 medium zucchini
• 2 medium carrots
• 1 large red bell pepper
• 3 stalks green onions
• 1 cup chickpea flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 cup water
• 0.25 cup olive oil (for frying)

Directions

Step 1

Grate the zucchini and carrots using a box grater. Place the grated vegetables into a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much excess water as possible. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Chop the red bell pepper into small pieces and finely slice the green onions. Add these to the bowl with the zucchini and carrots.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, mix together the chickpea flour, baking powder, ground cumin, garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper.

Step 4

Gradually add the dry mixture to the vegetables, along with the water, and stir until everything is well combined and forms a batter-like consistency.

Step 5

Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.

Step 6

Once the oil is hot, use a spoon to drop heaping tablespoons of the vegetable batter into the skillet, spreading them slightly to form fritters. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until the edges look golden and crispy.

Step 7

Carefully flip the fritters and cook the other side for another 3-4 minutes, until crispy and cooked through.

Step 8

Transfer the cooked fritters to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.

Step 9

Repeat the process with the remaining batter.

Step 10

Serve hot with your favorite dairy-free dipping sauce or a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1036.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1282.9

Total Fat 70.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5532.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 133.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.3g	0%
Total Sugars 53.4g
Protein 36.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 236.1mg	0%
Iron 10.8mg	0%
Potassium 2845.1mg	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: 48.2%

Protein: 11.1%

Carbs: 40.7%