Cumin-Spiced Chickpea Fritters with Tzatziki

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Golden chickpea fritters with warm cumin notes, served with a cool cucumber-yogurt dip. This American-inspired vegetarian recipe (vegan-friendly), ready in about 32 minutes, pairs Chickpeas, Cumin, All-purpose flour for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 210 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 12 min Serves 4 American cuisine 210 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Mash 1.5 cups chickpeas until mostly smooth, then mix in 1 teaspoon cumin, 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, and 1/2 cup plain yogurt until fully combined.
  2. Step 2: Form the mixture into 8 small patties and pan-fry in 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
  3. Step 3: While fritters cook, combine 1/2 cup grated cucumber, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill, and remaining yogurt for the tzatziki dip.

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