Baked Chickpea Fritters Recipe

Name: Baked Chickpea Fritters (Pareve)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas , drained; 1/2 small onion, peeled, trimmed, and finely chopped, about 1/4 cup; Optional : 2 scallions, white and light green parts only, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, peeled and coarsely chopped; 3/4 teaspoons cumin; 1/4 teaspoon coriander; 3 to 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon baking powder; Optional: 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, cilantro, basil, and/or dill, finely chopped; Optional : Salt and pepper, to taste; Extra virgin olive oil

Prep: 15 mins

Cook: 25 mins

Total: 40 mins

Servings: 4 servings

Yield: 12 to 14 fritters

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Think of these little chickpea fritters as entry-level falafel. Though they're inspired by the Middle Eastern favorite, they're more mildly spiced, which makes them a nice choice for kids and those with sensitive palates. Plus, since they're made with canned chickpeas and aren't deep-fried, they're quick to make, and they won't turn you into a short-order cook.

Prefer more spice? Bump up the quantities of cumin and coriander, and add a dash or two of hot sauce, if you'd like.

Make It a Meal: Take inspiration from falafel sandwiches, and tuck the fritters into a store-bought or homemade pita or wrap, along with Israeli salad, a drizzle of sesame tahini, and a little feta sprinkled with za'atar. Or serve them warm from the oven as a snack or cocktail accompaniment, with cool tzatziki yogurt sauce for dipping.

1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained
1/2 small onion, peeled, trimmed, and finely chopped, about 1/4 cup
2 scallions, white and light green parts only, chopped, optional
3 cloves garlic, peeled and coarsely chopped
3/4 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon coriander
3 to 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley, cilantro, basil, and/or dill, optional
Salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Extra-virgin olive oil

Gather the ingredients.
Preheat the oven to 400 F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
Place the chickpeas, onion, scallions (if using), garlic, cumin, and coriander in the work bowl of a food processor. Pulse a few times until the chickpeas are coarsely chopped.
Add 3 tablespoons of flour and baking powder, and pulse a few times more to combine (take care not to overprocess the mixture—it should have a bit of texture).
Transfer the mixture to a bowl, and stir a couple of times to ensure that the ingredients are evenly mixed.
If the mixture is too wet to form into patties, sprinkle with an additional tablespoon of flour, and mix well. (If it is too dry, add a little olive oil.)
Lightly grease the baking pan with olive oil. With clean, oiled hands, shape walnut-sized pieces of the chickpea mixture into balls, then flatten slightly.
Place the chickpea patties on the prepared pan and drizzle with more olive oil.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, carefully turn over, and bake for about 10 minutes more, or until the fritters are firm and golden on both sides.
Serve and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
215	Calories
7g	Fat
32g	Carbs
9g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4
Amount per serving
Calories	215
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7g	8%
Saturated Fat 1g	4%
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 439mg	19%
Total Carbohydrate 32g	12%
Dietary Fiber 7g	26%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 9g
Vitamin C 1mg	7%
Calcium 77mg	6%
Iron 2mg	11%
Potassium 175mg	4%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.