Appetizers

Chickpea and Awesome Grounds Fritters

Level

Intermediate

Prep

15 min

Cook

15 min

Servings

Makes 4 servings (about 20-25 pieces)

FRITTERED DELICIOUSNESS!

• Vegan recipes do not use any ingredients of animal origin including eggs, dairy, or honey.
• Recipes are vegan when prepared with the specified ingredients.

INGREDIENTS

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1 cup chickpeas, rinsed and drained
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2/3 cup water
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1/2 small red onion, roughly chopped
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5 ounces SWEET EARTH Enlightened Foods Awesome Grounds
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2/3 cup quick cooking oats
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1/3 cup corn kernels
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1/3 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
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1/2 cup shredded vegan cheese
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1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
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1 tablespoon tomato paste
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1 teaspoon vegan Worcestershire sauce
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
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Vegetable oil or canola oil for frying
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2 cups panko breakcrumbs
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1/4 cup vegan mayonnaise
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1 teaspoon lime juice
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1/2 teaspoon chopped cilantro
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1/2 lime, cut into wedges for serving
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1/4 cup salsa for dipping

MAKE IT

Step 1

Place the chickpeas, water and red onion in a blender and process until smooth and transfer it to a large bowl.

Step 2

Add the Awesome Grounds, oats, corn, black beans, cheese, 1/4 cup cilantro, tomato paste, Worcestershire, salt and pepper to the same bowl. Combine well with a fork.

Step 3

Set a medium pot filled half way with vegetable or canola oil over medium heat.

Step 4

Using a 1½ tablespoon scoop, portion out the filling into balls and roll each ball in the panko breadcrumbs gently to coat well.

Step 5

Once the oil reaches around 350° F, carefully drop about 6 to 8 fritters at a time into the oil and fry for 4-5 minutes until golden brown.

Step 6

Transfer the fritters to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Combine mayonnaise, lime juice and 1/2 teaspoon cilantro in small bowl. Serve with fritters along with lime wedges and salsa.

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