Ingredients
Canned Chickpeas:
15 oz, drained and rinsed
Zucchini:
½ cup, grated
Carrot:
½ cup, grated
Onion:
¼ cup, finely chopped
Italian Seasoning:
½ tbsp
Sea Salt:
1 tsp
Garlic:
1–2 cloves, minced or ½ tsp garlic powder
Black Pepper:
to taste
Paprika:
¼ tsp
Eggs:
2 large
Olive Oil:
1 tsp, plus extra for cooking
Oat Flour:
½ cup
Instructions
- Prepare the Veggies: Grate the zucchini and carrots. Squeeze out excess moisture.
- Mix the Ingredients: Combine all ingredients in a food processor. Pulse until well combined but not pureed.
- Cook the Bites: Heat oil in a skillet. Form portions of the mixture and cook until golden and crispy on both sides.
- Serve & Enjoy: Serve warm with dipping sauce. Store leftovers in the fridge.
Notes
- Ingredient Substitutions: Replace carrots with peas, sweet potatoes, or spinach. Add herbs like basil, cilantro, or thyme.
- Make It Vegan: Use flax eggs as a substitute for regular eggs.
- Cooking Method: For a healthier alternative, cook in the air fryer at 400°F (200°C) for 12 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Snack, Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Pan-fried, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Vegan
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approx. 200 calories
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 93mg