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Crispy Chickpea & Sweet Potato Fritters

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These crispy fritters combine sweet potato and chickpeas for a healthy and delicious snack or side dish.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups sweet potato, peeled and grated
  • 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, rinsed and roughly mashed
  • 2 scallions, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (or chickpea flour for gluten-free)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (for frying)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the grated sweet potato, mashed chickpeas, scallions, garlic, flour, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  2. Stir in the beaten eggs until the mixture holds together.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  4. Scoop about 2 tablespoons of the mixture per fritter and shape into patties.
  5. Fry the fritters for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy.
  6. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Serve warm.

Notes

For a vegan version, replace eggs with 2 tablespoons of flaxseed meal mixed with 5 tablespoons water.

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