Zucchini and Chickpea Fritters

Recipe

Zucchini and Chickpea Fritters

Crispy fritters made from zucchini and chickpeas, seasoned with Mediterranean herbs, perfect as a main course or snack.

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Coarsely grate the zucchini directly into the colander using the box grater.

    Ingredients used: 500.0 gr Zucchini

    Cookware: Box Grater — grating, colander — collecting

  2. Step 2

    Press the grated zucchini firmly in the colander until as much liquid as possible is removed and the zucchini feels relatively dry.

    Cookware: colander — draining

  3. Step 3

    Place the chickpea in the mixing bowl and mash until mostly smooth with some small pieces remaining.

    Ingredients used: 400.0 gr Chickpea

    Cookware: mixing bowl — mixing, potato masher — mashing

  4. Step 4

    Add the pressed zucchini, egg, breadcrumb, garlic, parsley, cumin, and salt to the mixing bowl, then mix until evenly combined and cohesive.

    Ingredients used: 80.0 gr Breadcrumb, 2.0 gr Cumin, 2.0 piece Egg, 2.0 clove Garlic, 30.0 gr Parsley, 5.0 gr Salt

    Cookware: mixing bowl — mixing

  5. Step 5

    Shape half of the mixture into equal fritters. Heat 30.0 ml of olive oil in the skillet over medium heat, pan-fry the first batch for about 4 minutes per side, and transfer them to the colander when deeply golden and firm.

    Timer: 8 min (scalable)

    Ingredients used: 30.0 ml Olive Oil

    Cookware: colander — holding, mixing bowl — portioning, skillet — medium heat, spatula — turning, transferring

  6. Step 6

    Heat the remaining 30.0 ml of olive oil in the skillet over medium heat, pan-fry the remaining fritters for about 4 minutes per side, and transfer them to the colander when deeply golden and firm.

    Timer: 8 min (scalable)

    Ingredients used: 30.0 ml Olive Oil

    Cookware: colander — holding, mixing bowl — portioning, skillet — medium heat, spatula — turning, transferring

Nutrition (Estimated)

Food safety

Caution: medium

Ensure the fritters are cooked thoroughly to avoid risks associated with undercooked eggs.

Risk factors

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