Moroccan Carrot & Chickpea Fritters

YIELDS: 20 silver-dollar-sized fritters

INGREDIENTS

• 3 medium carrots, peeled and grated

• 1 (15oz) can chickpeas, drained, rinsed, and mashed

• 3 green onions, minced

• 2 Tablespoons cilantro, minced

• 1 garlic clove, minced

• 1 large egg

• 2 oz feta cheese, crumbled

• ¼ cup whole wheat flour

• ¼ teaspoon baking powder

• ½ teaspoon kosher salt

• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

• ¼ teaspoon turmeric

• 1 pinch cinnamon

• 1 teaspoon cumin

• ¼ teaspoon paprika

• 3 Tablespoons water

• Oil for cooking

Garlic Yogurt Sauce

• 2 teaspoons lemon juice

• 1/2 cup yogurt

• 1 teaspoon olive oil

• 1 small clove garlic, minced

• ¼ teaspoon kosher salt

Garnish

• Minced cilantro

• Garlic Yogurt Sauce

DIRECTIONS

1. Peel and grate carrots using the large holes of a box grater.

2. Drain, rinse, and mash chickpeas.

3. Mix all ingredients (except garnish) in a large bowl. Add more water if mixture is too thick.

4. Heat oil on medium high in a large skillet. Ladle out 1/8 cup of mixture. Press flat with a spatula. Fry until golden on each side (about 3-4 minutes). Add more oil as needed.

5. Mix Garlic Yogurt Sauce ingredients together.

6. Garnish fritters with Garlic Yogurt Sauce and minced cilantro. Serve. Enjoy!

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