Vegan Cajun-Spiced Chickpea Fritters with Citrus Avocado Sauce

Allergens

None, unless using gluten-free breadcrumbs or substituting a different non-dairy milk.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (gluten
• free, if needed)
• 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning blend
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1/4 cup almond milk (or other non
• dairy milk)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil For the Citrus Avocado Sauce:
• 1 ripe avocado
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
• 2 tablespoons extra
• virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, mash the chickpeas until mostly smooth. Add breadcrumbs, green onions, garlic, Cajun seasoning blend, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir in almond milk until well combined. Form into 12 small fritters. In a large non stick skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Fry the fritters for 3 4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy. Transfer to a paper towel lined plate to drain excess oil. For the sauce, blend avocado, lemon juice, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a food processor or blender until smooth. Serve fritters with a dollop of sauce on top.

Chef’s Insight

Experiment with different seasonings to create unique flavors, like adding smoked paprika for a deeper taste or using nutritional yeast for a cheesy twist.

Notes

Feel free to adjust the heat level by adding more or less Cajun seasoning blend.