Fraiche Nutrition: Chickpea Fritters
The nutty flavours of chickpeas and quinoa are married with delicious sweet potato and warm Indian spices to create these crispy fritters. Topped with a dollop of delicious Garlic Yogurt Sauce, they will absolutely be a crowd pleaser for entertaining at any time of the year!
Directions
- Combine all of the ingredients for the Garlic Yogurt Sauce together in a small bowl and set aside in the refrigerator until you are ready to serve the fritters.
- In a food processor, combine all of the fritter ingredients except the quinoa, and pulse just until combined but with the chickpeas still retaining some texture (don’t over-mix as it will turn too mushy). Stir in the quinoa by hand.
- Heat enough oil to cover the bottom of a large, heavy frying pan on the stove on medium-high heat. Using a small portion scoop or tablespoon, portion out a heaping tablespoon of the batter into the oil; don’t overcrowd the pan. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side or until each side is crispy brown.
- Place on a cooling rack with paper towel underneath and repeat until done (you may need to add more oil during the cooking process). Serve immediately
Tori is a Registered Dietitian and self-proclaimed foodie. Her nutrition philosophy embraces moderation and quality without deprivation. She started upFraîche Nutritionon a whim in August 2014, inspired to help share her love of food and educate others on simple healthy eating at the same time. Tori believes that food and nutrition has become overly complicated, and hopes to help others live healthier lives one wholesome recipe at a time.
