Golden Turmeric Chickpea Fritters, Vegan & Gluten-Free
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Recipe type: entree
Cuisine: vegan, gluten-free
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Serves: 12
 
Ingredients
flax "egg"
  • 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
  • 3 tablespoons warm water
blend
  • 1½ cups cooked (1 15-ounce can) chickpeas
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • ¼ cup sweet potato puree (about ½ small sweet potato)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 gloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric
stir in
  • 1 cup spinach, chopped
  • ½ cup rolled oats
  • 2 tablespoon raisins
  • salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°. Grease a baking sheet.
  2. Prepare the flax "egg" by stirring the ground flaxseed and water together in a small bowl. Let sit for 10 minutes before using.
  3. In a blender or food processor, blend the chickpeas, rice, sweet potato puree, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice and turmeric together until mostly smooth.
  4. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl. Stir in the spinach, rolled oats, raisins, salt and pepper.
  5. Wet your hands and roll a heaping tablespoon of the mixture into a ball and place it on the baking sheet. Repeat until all the mixture is used.
  6. Bake for 20 minutes, then use a spatula to flip the balls. Return to the oven and bake for 15 minutes more. Serve warm!
Recipe by The Colorful Kitchen at https://thecolorfulkitchen.com/2017/07/27/golden-turmeric-chickpea-fritters-vegan-gluten-free/