Vegan Portuguese Snack: Delicious Almond & Chickpea Fritters (Farturas de Amêndoa e Gramacho)

Allergens

Contains no common allergens unless specified.

Ingredients

• 1 cup raw almonds, soaked overnight
• 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 cup almond flour
• 1/4 cup gluten
• free all
• purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 3 tablespoons almond milk
• Vegetable oil, for frying

Instructions

1. Drain and rinse the soaked almonds well. Add them to a food processor along with chickpeas, almond flour, all purpose gluten free flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Pulse until a smooth batter forms.
2. Gradually add applesauce and almond milk into the batter, continuing to pulse until well combined.
3. In a deep frying pan, heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil over medium high heat. Once the oil is hot, carefully drop spoonfuls of the batter into the pan. Fry for 2 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy.
4. Remove the fritters from the oil using a slotted spoon and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil. Allow them to cool slightly before serving.

Chef’s Insight

These fritters are not only delicious but also nutritious, as they provide a good source of protein and fiber from the chickpeas and almonds.

Notes

For the best results, use raw almonds that are free from any bitter taste or off-flavors.