I love trying new recipes. So when my Vegan BFF said she wanted to have a vegan food party I was excited to try something different. I decided on Pumpkin Chickpea Fritters with a Spicy Cream Sage Sauce. they were amazing and people couldn't believe they were completely vegan! The combination of sage and jalapeno in the sauce was addicting as it was cool and hot at the same time. I think next time I'm going to make them as mini-sliders.
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| They were the hit of the party! |
1 Can Chickpeas, drained
1/2 Cup Organic Pumpkin Puree (canned)
1/4 Cup Hemp Seeds
1 Tsp Garlic Granules
2 Tsp Apple Cider Vinegar
a few dashes of Pepper, Cayenne and Salt to taste
optional: 1-2 Tsp Flour to assist in binding if needed
1 Cup Panko bread crumbs for coating
1/4 - 1/2 Cup Safflower Oil for frying
Substitutions
Note: if
you'd like you can change up the pumpkin for butternut or acorn squash. Even
sweet potato will work for a slightly different flavor. You can also change up
the bean. Cannellini of even nutty lentils will work nicely.
If you don't have hemp seeds - you can sub with other seeds like sunflower. But those buttery hemp seeds are lovely!
*baking note: you could also bake these little cakes instead of fry them if you'd prefer! Bake on parchment paper or a lightly greased baking sheet at about 350 degrees for about 20 minutes - or until toasty. BUT the panko bread crumbs are really made for a light fry. So if you can't fry - perhaps use a finer, moister bread crumb.
To Make:
Add the chickpeas and pumpkin to a large mixing bowl. With a large fork or potato masher, mash the beans until at least 75% of them have been mashed together with the pumpkin. Add in the spices, apple cider, hemp seeds and optional flour. Fold together until a moist mixture forms.
If you don't have hemp seeds - you can sub with other seeds like sunflower. But those buttery hemp seeds are lovely!
*baking note: you could also bake these little cakes instead of fry them if you'd prefer! Bake on parchment paper or a lightly greased baking sheet at about 350 degrees for about 20 minutes - or until toasty. BUT the panko bread crumbs are really made for a light fry. So if you can't fry - perhaps use a finer, moister bread crumb.
To Make:
Add the chickpeas and pumpkin to a large mixing bowl. With a large fork or potato masher, mash the beans until at least 75% of them have been mashed together with the pumpkin. Add in the spices, apple cider, hemp seeds and optional flour. Fold together until a moist mixture forms.
Preheat a few tablespoons of safflower oil in a
large skillet. When the oil is hot, for the mixture into golf ball sized balls
and roll in your panko crumbs until well covered - pat down into flatter cakes
and place in the hot oil - carefully. Continue until the pan is full - leave
about an inch space between each cake for easier flipping. Cook on each side
only about 1-2 minutes - or until toasty brown. Try not to burn, although a bit
of crisping is nice.
Transfer cooked fritters to a paper towel to
cool. Serve in about 5 minutes after cooling a bit. Store in the fridge and
reheat in the oven if desired. You can freeze as well. However, these fritters
are best hot off the skillet!
Sage Cream Sauce of the side (super easy)
I blend up 4 Fresh Sage Leaves with 1 Cup Silken Tofu, 2 Tbsp Lemon Juice, 1 Heaping Spoonful of Vegan Mayo and a Pinch of Fresh Parsley. For a spicy sage sauce I add in either Cayenne or a Tbsp of Chopped Jalapeno.
Sage Cream Sauce of the side (super easy)
I blend up 4 Fresh Sage Leaves with 1 Cup Silken Tofu, 2 Tbsp Lemon Juice, 1 Heaping Spoonful of Vegan Mayo and a Pinch of Fresh Parsley. For a spicy sage sauce I add in either Cayenne or a Tbsp of Chopped Jalapeno.
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