Mediterranean Chickpea Latkes

These mediterranean chickpea latkes are a delicious and healthy twist on traditional latkes. Made with chickpeas, fresh herbs, and spices, they are perfect for a light lunch or dinner.

This recipe is mediterranean style, lunch, scaled for 4 servings, with 15 min prep and 20 min cook.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 20 min · Total: 35 min · Serves: 4

Quick cooking notes

• Core ingredients include fresh parsley, all-purpose gluten-free flour, black pepper, ground coriander.
• Follow all 9 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
• Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.

Ingredients

• 1 cups fresh parsley (chopped)
• 7.98 tbsp all-purpose gluten-free flour
• 0.41 tsp black pepper
• 1.01 tsp ground coriander
• 1 cups fresh cilantro (chopped)
• 3.99 tbsp olive oil (for frying)
• 1.01 tsp salt
• 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2 cups canned chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
• 1.01 tsp ground cumin

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained chickpeas, chopped onion, minced garlic, parsley, cilantro, cumin, coriander, salt, and black pepper.
2. Mash the mixture with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth, leaving some texture.
3. Stir in the gluten-free flour until well combined.
4. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
5. Scoop about 1/4 cup of the chickpea mixture and form it into a patty, then carefully place it in the hot skillet.
6. Repeat with the remaining mixture, cooking in batches if necessary.
7. Fry the latkes for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
8. Remove the latkes from the skillet and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
9. Serve warm with your choice of dipping sauce or yogurt.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 220
• Protein: 10 g
• Fat: 9 g
• Carbohydrates: 30 g
• Fiber: 8 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 400 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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