Name: Crispy Chickpea Fritters with Tzatziki and Tomato Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 15-oz. can chickpeas, drained -; 1/3 c. Freshly Chopped Parsley -; 2 cloves garlic, minced, divided -; 1 tsp. cumin -; 1/2 tsp. coriander -; 1/4 tsp. cayenne -; Kosher salt -; Freshly ground black pepper -; 1 large egg, beaten -; 3 tbsp. whole-wheat flour -; 1/2 c. Greek yogurt -; 1 tbsp. lemon juice -; 1 tbsp. chopped dill -; 1/4 c. cucumber, finely chopped, peeled and seeded -; 1 tbsp. red wine vinegar -; 4 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided -; 1 shallot, thinly sliced into half moons -; 2 c. multi-colored grape tomatoes, halved -; 2 tbsp. chopped fresh basil -

Crispy Chickpea Fritters with Tzatziki and Tomato Salad

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20 min.

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Ingredients for - Crispy Chickpea Fritters with Tzatziki and Tomato Salad

1. 1 15-oz. can chickpeas, drained -

2. 1/3 c. Freshly Chopped Parsley -

3. 2 cloves garlic, minced, divided -

4. 1 tsp. cumin -

5. 1/2 tsp. coriander -

6. 1/4 tsp. cayenne -

7. Kosher salt -

8. Freshly ground black pepper -

9. 1 large egg, beaten -

10. 3 tbsp. whole-wheat flour -

11. 1/2 c. Greek yogurt -

12. 1 tbsp. lemon juice -

13. 1 tbsp. chopped dill -

14. 1/4 c. cucumber, finely chopped, peeled and seeded -

15. 1 tbsp. red wine vinegar -

16. 4 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided -

17. 1 shallot, thinly sliced into half moons -

18. 2 c. multi-colored grape tomatoes, halved -

19. 2 tbsp. chopped fresh basil -

How to cook deliciously - Crispy Chickpea Fritters with Tzatziki and Tomato Salad

1. Stage

In a food processor, pulse together chickpeas, parsley, half the minced garlic, cumin, coriander, cayenne, salt, and pepper until combined, but still chunky (not a paste). Spoon chickpea mixture into a bowl and stir in egg and flour.

2. Stage

Using your hands, shape mixture into 8 balls. Transfer balls to a baking sheet and flatten slightly to form patties.

3. Stage

Make tzatziki sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together yogurt, lemon juice, dill, and remaining garlic. Stir in cucumber and season with salt and pepper.

4. Stage

Make tomato salad: In a medium bowl, whisk together vinegar with 2 tablespoons olive oil and add shallot, tomatoes, and basil. Toss gently to combine, then season with salt and pepper.

5. Stage

In a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Fry chickpea patties until golden, 3 minutes per side, then transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.

6. Stage

Serve chickpea fritters with tzatziki sauce and tomato salad.