High Protein Chickpea Fritters

Packed with plant-based protein and bursting with Mediterranean-inspired flavors, these High Protein Chickpea Fritters are a quick, nutritious, and satisfying meal option. Made with wholesome ingredients like canned chickpeas, aromatic cumin and coriander, fresh parsley, and a hint of zesty lemon, these fritters are not only delicious but also incredibly versatile. The addition of ground oats makes them gluten-free and rich in fiber, while a quick pan-fry in olive oil gives them a perfectly crispy exterior. Ready in just 30 minutes, these golden fritters are perfect for meal prep, a hearty snack, or a light dinner. Serve them warm with a tangy yogurt dip or a drizzle of lemon tahini sauce for a complete and flavorful dish.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 15 ounces canned chickpeas
• 0.5 cup red onion
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 2 cloves garlic cloves
• 0.5 cup ground oats or oat flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas thoroughly and set aside.

Step 2

Finely chop the red onion and parsley, and mince the garlic cloves.

Step 3

In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, red onion, parsley, cumin, coriander, minced garlic, ground oats (or oat flour), baking powder, salt, black pepper, and lemon zest.

Step 4

Pulse the mixture until it forms a rough, chunky paste. Avoid over-processing the mixture to maintain some texture.

Step 5

Form the mixture into small patties, about 2-3 inches in diameter. You should have around 8-10 fritters from this recipe.

Step 6

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

Step 7

Once the oil is hot, carefully place the fritters in the skillet. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and crispy.

Step 8

Remove the fritters from the skillet and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb any excess oil.

Step 9

Serve the fritters warm, garnished with extra parsley if desired, with a side of yogurt or a lemon tahini sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(618.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	888.3

Total Fat 38.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2888.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 110.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.8g	0%
Total Sugars 14.9g
Protein 28.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 261.5mg	0%
Iron 10.0mg	0%
Potassium 1268.9mg	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: 38.5%

Protein: 12.6%

Carbs: 48.9%