Healthy Chickpea and Zucchini Fritters
Baked chickpea and zucchini patties are similar to a falafel but much lighter and with some extra added healthy veggies. Serve in a pita or on their own with a light yogurt dip.
Ingredients
1 15.5-oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 cup plain breadcrumbs
1 zucchini, coarsely grated and squeezed dry
1 small red onion, coarsely grated and squeezed dry
1 egg, lightly whisked
1 teaspoon coarse salt
Grapeseed or olive oil for pan
4 whole-wheat pitas
Low-fat Greek yogurt, mixed with a few tablespoons of lemon juice
Baby lettuce
1 cup fresh mint leaves
Instructions
Pre heat oven to 350 degrees
Mash chickpeas in a bowl or food processor till smooth
Mix with zucchini, onion, breadcrumbs, egg, and salt
Form into patties and place on an oiled baking sheet or cast iron pan
Bake in oven for 10 minutes on each side
Serve in pitas with yogurt, lettuce and mint
Recipe adapted from Whole Living
Source: http://www.theendlessmeal.com/healthy-chickpea-and-zucchini-patties/