Red Pepper & Cilantro Chickpea Fritters 

Ingredients

• 1 can (15.5 ounces) rinsed and drained chickpeas
• 1/2 cup sliced green onion
• 1/3 cup chopped cilantro
• ½ red bell pepper, diced
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon coarse salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 4 lemon wedges, for serving

Directions

1. In a food processor, pulse together chickpeas, scallions, cilantro and red pepper until a coarse paste forms.

1. Transfer to bowl and mix in flour, egg, pepper, and salt. 
2. Heat 1/4-inch olive oil in a large skillet over medium high. 
3. Add chickpea mixture to skillet, 1/4 cup at a time, pressing to form patties. 
4. Cook until golden brown on both sides, turning once, 4 to 5 minutes.
5. Serve with salad and lemon wedges.

Notes: 

• You can substitute basil for cilantro 
• Get spicy! Add turmeric, paprika, cumin as you desire. Make it your own 😊