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Crispy Chickpea & Sweet Potato Fritters Recipe

Crispy Chickpea & Sweet Potato Fritters Recipe You’ll Love

Prepare Crispy Chickpea & Sweet Potato Fritters that are healthy, gluten-free, and deliciously crispy on the outside.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 fritters
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Fritters
  • 1 large Sweet Potato peeled and cubed
  • 1 can Chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 medium Onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Coriander
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric optional
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 1 large Egg beaten, or substitute with a flax/chia seed egg
  • 1/2 cup Whole Wheat Flour or Chickpea Flour

Equipment

  • Non-stick skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • Potato masher

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Peel and cube the sweet potato, then boil in salted water for 10–12 minutes until tender. Drain and mash.
  2. Drain and rinse the chickpeas, then lightly mash them to create a chunky texture.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine mashed sweet potato, chickpeas, onion, garlic, and parsley. Add cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, salt and pepper.
  4. Add the beaten egg and flour, mixing until well combined; adjust flour for consistency if needed.
  5. Heat olive oil in a skillet. Form 2-tablespoon-sized patties and fry for 3–4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  6. Remove fritters and drain on paper towels. Serve warm with a dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1fritterCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 4gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure the sweet potatoes are completely cool after mashing to help fritters hold shape. Fry in batches to prevent overcrowding.

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