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Smoky Spicy Broccoli Fritters with Chickpea flour, spices, chipotle pepper and bbq sauce. Quick and Easy Snack or breakfast. Vegan Gluten-free Nut-free Soy-free Recipe. 5 Ingredients + spices!
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I might not cook as much so these fritters will be useful to have around. Super quick patties made with shredded broccoli, spices and chickpea flour. Process the broccoli in a food processor, mix in the spices, chipotle pepper, bbq sauce, and chickpea flour and pan fry. Done! Use a combination of veggies for variation like broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, zucchini, sweet potatoes and more. Serve with marinara, sriracha, bbq sauce, ketchup or other chutneys or dips. Serve as is or make sandwiches.
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Mix the shredded broccoli with the rest of the ingredients.
Shape and pan fry.
Broccoli Fritters
Ingredients
- a large bunch of broccoli, 2.5 + cups florets or 2 heaping cups shredded
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup packed cilantro
- 1/3 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked or regular paprika
- 1 tsp chipotle pepper powder
- 1 tsp oil
- 1 tbsp bbq sauce
- 3/4 cup chickpea flour
Instructions
- Process the broccoli florets, onion and cilantro in a processor.
- Transfer to a bowl. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix. Mix well to distribute. Let sit for a minute or 2 for the broccoli to leak enough moisture so you can form patties. If it is too wet, add more flour. If too dry and does not stick well, wait for another few mins or sprinkle some water and mix and press to see if the mixture sticks.
- Shape into 5 to 6 patties. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add a bit of oil and spread.
- Pan fry the patties for 4 to 5 minutes per side. Serve with sriracha, ketchup, bbq sauce, marinara or a cooling ranch.
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Notes
Use a combination of veggies for variation like broccoli, Cauliflower, carrots, Cucchini, sweet potatoes, squash etc. Make them into smaller bite size pieces for appetizers. Make ahead, reheat in the oven and serve. Nutritional values based on one serving
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Hi richa, thank you so much for an awesome recipe. My husband really really like it. Made it last night and surprised how easy it is to make. Now i will try to make it as hors d’ oeuvres with cheese and chive for my party 🙂 thank you
Hi Richa,
Can you advise on a replacement for the chickpea flour? Would brown rice flour or oat flour be ok for this recipe? Thank you in advance!
rice flour will work, maybe use a combination of rice and oat as rice can get too crispy or too earthy tasting.
I am just wondering, can I sub chickpea flour for regular (whole wheat) or spelt flour? (in other recepies too). I don’t mind gluten and dont have chickpea flour available where I live.
Thanks!
wheat flour will make them a bit dense, but you can try it.
Hi there, silly question but do you cook the broccoli and onions first before processing? Love your inspired recipes! Thanks!
no, they are raw. They cook inside the patty.
Great recipe , do you know if it freezes well.
should freeze fine. Let me know if the texture changes
I’m thinking of trying these soon. Can i user almond flour instead of chickpea flour?
Almond flour will make them very crumbly. Try a different grain flour like rice, wheat, spelt or sorghum
Would coconut flour also be too crumbly? We don’t eat grains in our house.
Chickpea flour is also not a grain. its bean flour. Coconut flour will be crumbly.
Hi, love your recipes, do you think these patties would do well frozen and then reheated in the morning? Looking for easy breakfast ideas for busy mornings.
Thanks.
Ihavent tried freezing them. Maybe freeze one for a few hours and see if they stay the same in texture and flavor. Let me know if they do!
Have loved and been inspired by your creative recipes for a long time and finally realized I should let you know. Loved these patties! Made them last night—very yummy! I added hemp seed and turmeric for additional nutrition, but otherwise followed your recipe. Served with some steamed fingerling potatoes and a green salad. Got rave reviews! Thanks so much, and keep up the good work.
awesome!