Chickpea Zucchini Fritters (Printable)

Golden Mediterranean patties combining mashed chickpeas and grated zucchini with aromatic herbs for a satisfying vegetarian snack.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 medium zucchinis, grated
02 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 garlic cloves, minced

→ Legumes

04 - 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed

→ Binders & Fillers

05 - 2 large eggs
06 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
07 - 1/4 cup breadcrumbs

→ Herbs & Spices

08 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
09 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
10 - 1/2 tsp ground coriander
11 - 1/2 tsp salt
12 - 1/4 tsp black pepper

→ Cooking

13 - 3 tbsp olive oil

# Directions:

01 - Place the grated zucchini in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much liquid as possible. Set aside.
02 - In a large bowl, mash the chickpeas with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth, leaving some small chunks for texture.
03 - Add the grated zucchini, chopped onion, minced garlic, eggs, flour, breadcrumbs, parsley, cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper. Mix well until thoroughly combined and a thick batter forms.
04 - Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
05 - Scoop about 2 tablespoons of batter per fritter into the skillet. Flatten gently with a spatula.
06 - Fry for 3–4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Fry in batches if necessary, adding more oil as needed.
07 - Drain fritters on paper towels and serve warm, with a squeeze of lemon or your favorite dip.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They transform simple pantry staples into something that feels special and comforting
  • The texture contrast between crispy exterior and tender center is absolutely addictive
02 -
  • The zucchini really needs to be squeezed until no more liquid comes out or your fritters will be disappointing and mushy
  • Do not crowd the pan or the temperature will drop and they will absorb too much oil instead of getting crispy
03 -
  • Let the batter rest for 15 minutes before frying to help the flour hydrate fully
  • Use a cookie scoop for evenly sized fritters that cook at the same rate

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