Gluten-Free Crispy Vegetable Fritters

Delight your taste buds with these flavorful Gluten-Free Crispy Vegetable Fritters, a perfect blend of wholesome ingredients and bold spices! Made with grated zucchini, carrots, and vibrant red bell pepper, these fritters combine the natural sweetness of fresh vegetables with the earthy richness of chickpea flour (besan). Seasoned to perfection with garlic, cumin, and paprika, each fritter is pan-fried to golden brown perfection for a crispy exterior and tender, savory center. Naturally gluten-free and packed with fresh cilantro for a vibrant finish, these fritters are a crowd-pleasing snack, appetizer, or light meal. Quick to prepare and ready in just 35 minutes, they pair beautifully with your favorite dipping sauce for a nutritious, gluten-free delight you’ll love to share.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 medium Zucchini
• 1 large Carrot
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 3 stalks Green onions
• 1 cup Chickpea flour (besan)
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Cumin powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.25 cup Olive oil
• 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro

Directions

Step 1

Grate the zucchini and carrot using a box grater and place them into a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Chop the red bell pepper and green onions finely and add them to the bowl.

Step 3

Into the bowl, add chickpea flour, beaten eggs, salt, ground black pepper, garlic powder, cumin powder, paprika, and baking powder.

Step 4

Mix all the ingredients together until fully combined and the mixture is thick and holds together when pressed.

Step 5

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

Step 6

Using a tablespoon, scoop the vegetable mixture and carefully drop it into the skillet, flattening slightly with the back of the spoon to form fritters.

Step 7

Cook the fritters for about 3-4 minutes each side, or until golden brown and crispy.

Step 8

Transfer the cooked fritters to a paper towel-lined plate to remove excess oil.

Step 9

Repeat with the remaining vegetable mixture, adding more oil to the skillet as needed.

Step 10

Chop the fresh cilantro and sprinkle over the fritters before serving.

Step 11

Serve hot as an appetizer or snack. Enjoy your gluten-free crispy vegetable fritters!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(732.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1297.7

Total Fat 75.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 13.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.5g
Cholesterol 372mg	0%
Sodium 4955.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 110.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.9g	0%
Total Sugars 35.4g
Protein 45.9g	0%

Vitamin D 82IU	0%
Calcium 226.2mg	0%
Iron 11.7mg	0%
Potassium 2258.0mg	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: 52.1%

Protein: 14.1%

Carbs: 33.8%