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    Oh My Veggies » Vegan Recipes » Vegan Main Dishes

    BBQ Spaghetti Squash & Chickpea Fritters

    Published: Dec 12, 2016 · by Isadora · Updated: Sep 15, 2021 · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    BBQ Spaghetti Squash and Chickpea Fritters

    Although winter doesn't officially start until December 21st, I feel like the first of December unofficially begins the winter season. Christmas is only a few short weeks away and most places in the country have already received their first dustings of snow. It's time for sweaters, fires and cozy meals. But some of us happen to live in the desert where snow is nowhere in sight and we are still wearing our flip flops!  I should say that I'm wearing pants and sweatshirts with those flip flops, but flip flops none the less.

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    I decided that these BBQ spaghetti squash and chickpea fritters are the perfect combination of flip flops and sweaters. I used a very seasonal winter squash in this recipe, but it also has some warmer weather BBQ flavors, and the dipping sauce is very reminiscent of your favorite summer coleslaw dressing. Everything goes together so nicely, and it is sure to warm you up while also taking you back to warmer days.

    These fritters are so easy to make -- you just throw all the ingredients into a bowl, mix them up and then spoon them into a hot pan. Within minutes you have warm, crispy fritters that are perfect for a light lunch or nice to just snack on during the day.

    BBQ Spaghetti Squash & Chickpea Fritters

    BBQ Spaghetti Squash and Chickpea Fritters

    These delicious fritters are packed with tons of flavor and are perfect for a light lunch!
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Course: Main Course, Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Vegetarian
    Keyword: BBQ Spaghetti Squash and Chickpea Fritters, chickpea fritters, how to make fritters
    Servings: 20 fritters
    Calories: 68kcal
    Author: Oh My Veggies

    Ingredients

    For the dipping sauce:

    • ½ cup mayonnaise vegan mayo will work too
    • 2 teaspoons water
    • 1 ½ teaspoons apple cider vinegar
    • ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
    • ½ teaspoon maple syrup
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ⅛ teaspoon celery seed

    For the fritters:

    • 1 medium spaghetti squash
    • olive oil for cooking the squash and pan-frying the fritters
    • ¾ teaspoon salt divided
    • 1 15 ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
    • 2 large eggs whisked
    • ¼ cup all-purpose flour all purpose or gluten-free
    • 1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
    • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
    • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
    • 1 teaspoon paprika
    • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
    • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • Place all of the dipping sauce ingredients into a small bowl and mix until combined. Set aside.
    • Cut the spaghetti squash in half, scoop out the seeds and then use a metal spoon to scrape out the "meat" of the spaghetti squash. You should get about 3 cups. Place a large pan over medium heat and add 1 teaspoon of olive olive oil, the spaghetti squash and ¼ teaspoon salt. Cook the spaghetti squash until tender, 10 minutes, and then let it cool for about 10 minutes. Once cooled, squeeze as much water as you can out of the spaghetti squash using a kitchen towel.
    • In a large bowl, add the chickpeas and lightly mash them with a potato masher. Next, add the spaghetti squash, remaining salt, and all remaining ingredients for the fritters. Mix until everything is combined.
    • Heat a large pan over medium heat and coat with about 2 teaspoons olive oil. Use a tablespoon to scoop the fitter mixture into the hot pan. Cook fritters about 2-3 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove fitters from the pan and repeat with remaining batter until it's all been used.
    • Serve fritters warm with dipping sauce.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 68kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 171mgPotassium: 69mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 140IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 17mgIron: 1mg
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    Isadora Safiya from She Likes Food

    About Isadora

    Isadora is the vegetarian food blogger behind She Likes Food. She loves coming up with creative and colorful vegetarian recipes that taste delicious too! When she's not blogging you can find her out hiking or attempting to garden in the desert heat.

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    1. Rachael says

      December 12, 2016 at 9:52 am

      This sounds so yummy!

      Rachael xx.
      theteacozykitchen.blogspot.co.uk

      Reply
      • Isadora says

        December 13, 2016 at 4:23 pm

        Thanks so much, Rachael!

        Reply
    2. Kelly says

      December 15, 2016 at 5:30 am

      I can't wait to try these! Love spaghetti squash and making them into fritters is such a great idea!

      Reply
      • Isadora says

        December 22, 2016 at 11:14 pm

        Thank you, Kelly! It was really fun to cook with spaghetti squash in a different way! I hope you enjoy them 🙂

        Reply

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