Crispy Zucchini and Chickpea Fritters with Lemon-Tahini Sauce

Crispy Zucchini and Chickpea Fritters with Lemon-Tahini Sauce These fritters are a delicious and healthy way to use up leftover zucchini and chickpeas. They're crispy on the outside, soft and flavorful on the inside, and the lemon-tahini sauce adds a bright and tangy flavor. Serve them as an appetizer, main course, or side dish.

The inspiration for these fritters came to me one day when I was cleaning out my refrigerator. I had some leftover zucchini and chickpeas, and I wasn't sure what to do with them. I started experimenting with different ingredients and flavors, and these fritters were born. I've been making them ever since, and they're always a hit with my family and friends.

Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 10 | Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 1 zucchini
• 1 cup cooked chickpeas
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. Grate the zucchini into a large bowl.
2. Add the chickpeas, flour, onion, cilantro, cumin, salt, and pepper to the bowl and mix until well combined.
3. Heat a little oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
4. Drop spoonfuls of the batter into the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
5. Serve the fritters with your favorite dipping sauce.

Why It Works

• The combination of zucchini and chickpeas makes for a flavorful and nutritious fritter.
• The flour helps to bind the fritters together and gives them a crispy exterior.
• The onion and cilantro add flavor and freshness.
• The cumin, salt, and pepper add depth of flavor.
• The lemon-tahini sauce is a bright and tangy complement to the fritters.