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    Home » Recipes » Main Dish » Vegetarian Main Dish

    Chickpea Fritters with Tomato Basil Salad

    Published: Jul 11, 2016 · Updated: Feb 2, 2019 · Post may contain affiliate links

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    Chickpea Fritters with Tomato Basil Salad is a fresh, summery, budget dish. Delicious, vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free, these fritters appeal to just about everyone.

    Chickpea Fritters with Tomato Basil Salad is a fresh, summery, budget dish. Delicious, vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free, these fritters appeal to just about everyone.

    Canned foods are a staple in my kitchen. I am crazy in love with canned foods because they can hang out on your shelf for a long time without refrigeration, and they're incredibly inexpensive.

    Any time I see canned food on sale, I grab at least three cans. I know I can always throw something together when I'm in the need for a nourishing, tasty, and budget friendly meal.

    I try to change things up for my frugal feasts posts because if I only wrote about canned foods, y'all would probably quit coming back to read. And that would just be so sad.

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    Chickpea Fritters with Tomato Basil Salad from Living Well Kitchen

    So I double checked before making these chickpea fritters that it had been over 6 months, and I was at the 10 month mark. Ten months ago, I made this Easy Greek Casserole which is crazy easy.

    Obviously, it had been more than enough time to share another tasty canned food recipe with you, and this one is perfect for the summer time.

    These chickpea fritters have basil in them plus tomato basil salad to give them this dish a fresh, summery flavor.

    Chickpea Fritters with Tomato Basil Salad from Living Well Kitchen

    To be honest, I really didn't want to go to the store and I had all the ingredients in the kitchen. We've been staying at our bay house for the past month, and the grocery store is at least a 20 minute drive away. I'm too busy fishing & watching sunsets, and I much prefer walking to the grocery store.

    Luckily, I could walk next door to my grandmother's house and grab a tomato, walk outside for some basil, and grab a can of chickpeas in the pantry. I had some leftover flax seed meal from last month's chicken nuggets, and eggs are always in my refrigerator no matter when and where I am.

    Thirty minutes later, I had a batch of Chickpea Fritters with Tomato Basil Salad. I overcooked the ones you see pictured because I got sidetracked trying to find my camera. Organization is not my strength.

    Any who, the ones that weren't overcooked were delish. The overcooked ones were a little dry, but that didn't matter after you covered them with the juicy tomato basil salad. Either way, try not to overcook them, but don't freak out if it happens.

    Chickpea Fritters with Tomato Basil Salad is a fresh, summery, budget dish. Delicious, vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free, these fritters appeal to just about everyone.

    Start by making your chickpea fritters then refrigerate them while making the salad. The quick refrigeration time helps them hold together a little better. It's not mandatory but it is helpful. These things are pretty sticky so don't worry when they stick to your hand a little bit while you're shaping the fritters. 

    Once they're ready, just pop them in a large skillet and fry for about 3 minutes per side, until they are lightly browned. Drain on some paper towels while you decide whether you're serving them in a lettuce wrap, on a bed of lettuce, or in a pita. 

    Now, go enjoy your fresh, summery, budget meal that also happens to be vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, and soy-free in case any of those qualities are things you look for in a dish. Enjoy!

    Chickpea Fritters with Tomato Basil Salad from Living Well Kitchen

    Chickpea Fritters with Tomato Basil Salad

    Chickpea Fritters with Tomato Basil Salad is a fresh, summery, budget-friendly dish. Delicious, vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free, these fritters appeal to just about everyone.
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    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Resting Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 55 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Author: Meme

    Ingredients

    • 15 ounce can chickpeas rinsed & drained
    • ½ cup chopped fresh basil divided
    • 1 clove garlic
    • 1 large egg
    • 2 tablespoon flaxseed meal
    • ⅜ teaspoon salt divided
    • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
    • 1 large tomato cored & chopped
    • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
    • 2 tablespoon olive oil divided
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    Instructions

    • Add the chickpeas, garlic, ¼ cup basil, ¼ teaspoon salt, and cayenne pepper to the bowl of a mini food processor. Pulse until the chickpeas are chopped but not made into a paste.
    • In a medium bowl, stir together egg and flaxseed meal. Add in chickpea mixture and stir until combined.
    • Shape into 8 small patties. Transfer to a plate and refrigerate. Let refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
    • Meanwhile, make the tomato basil salad by adding the tomatoes, remaining ¼ cup basil, remaining ⅛ teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon olive oil, and vinegar to a medium glass or plastic bowl. Set aside. [Store in the fridge if waiting longer than 60 minutes]
    • When ready to cook, add the remaining 1 tablespoon + 2 teaspoon olive oil to a large skillet. Heat over medium-high heat. Add chickpea patties carefully to skillet. Cook for about 2-4 minutes per side until the fritters are lightly golden and crispy on the outside.
    • Remove to paper towels to drain off excess oil. Enjoy!

    Notes

    *Great with a salad, in a pita, or served in lettuce for lettuce wraps.
    *You can use any vinegar desired.
    Did you try this recipe?Be sure to leave a comment & recipe rating below. Bonus points for tagging @memeinge & #livingwellkitchen on Instagram! THANK YOU! xo

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    Nutrition Facts
    Chickpea Fritters with Tomato Basil Salad
    Serving Size
     
    2 fritters + salad
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    238
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    12
    g
    18
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    6
    %
    Cholesterol
     
    52
    mg
    17
    %
    Sodium
     
    247
    mg
    11
    %
    Potassium
     
    386
    mg
    11
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    23
    g
    8
    %
    Fiber
     
    7
    g
    29
    %
    Sugar
     
    4
    g
    4
    %
    Protein
     
    9
    g
    18
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    680
    IU
    14
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    7.9
    mg
    10
    %
    Calcium
     
    66
    mg
    7
    %
    Iron
     
    2.8
    mg
    16
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Chickpea Fritters with Tomato Basil Salad is a fresh, summery, budget dish. Delicious, vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free, these fritters appeal to just about everyone.

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