Mediterranean Chickpea Fritters

Ingredients (serves 4–6)

For the Chickpea Base:

• 100 g dried chickpeas

• 1 large onion, finely chopped

• 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped

• 1 medium carrot, finely diced

• 2 celery stalks, finely chopped

• 1 red bell pepper, diced

• 1 large tomato, chopped

• 7 medium mushrooms, finely chopped

• 30 ml (2 tbsp) vegetable oil for frying

• 20 g (1.5 tbsp) extra virgin olive oil

For the Fritter Mixture:

• 150 g grated Parmesan cheese

• 1 large egg

• 1 tsp salt

• ½ tsp ground black pepper

• Fresh cilantro leaves, chopped

• 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped

For the Yogurt Dip Sauce:

• 3 tbsp (45 ml) Greek yogurt

• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped

• 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped

• Juice of ½ lemon

• ½ tsp salt

🥣 Step-by-Step Instructions

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