Cheezy Chickpea Broccoli Fritters
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 cups small broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup unsweetened non-dairy milk
- 2 tablespoons ground golden flaxseed
- 1/2 cup chickpea flour
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1/3 cup grated vegan cheese (optional)
- 1 cup cooked chickpeas
- neutral oil for frying
Preparation
Place 1-1/2 cups small broccoli florets in boiling water and cook for about 1 minute until just tender. Drain and run under cold water for about 30 seconds, then set aside.
Whisk 1/2 cup unsweetened non-dairy milk with 2 tablespoons ground golden flaxseed vigorously for about 2 minutes.
Pour the mixture into a large bowl and add 1/2 cup chickpea flour, 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard, and 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste. Mix well.
Optionally, add 1/3 cup grated vegan cheese.
Add the cooked broccoli florets and 1 cup cooked chickpeas to the bowl and mix again.
Heat about 1/4-inch of neutral oil in a skillet over medium heat. Dollop heaping tablespoons of batter into the skillet to form fritters, spacing them apart. Cook until the bottom is browned, then turn and cook the other side until golden brown. Reduce heat if they start to burn.
Tips
The batter may look and feel very sticky, but it will hold together once fried.
