Gluten-free Baked Green Pea Fritters Recipe
These Gluten-free Baked Green Pea Fritters are a delicious and healthy snack or appetizer option, combining the natural sweetness of peas with aromatic herbs and nutritious chickpea flour. Baked to golden perfection, these fritters are crispy on the outside and tender inside, making them perfect for a light meal or party platter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings
- Category: Snack, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 250 g / 1 cup Soy yoghurt
- Mixed fresh or dried herbs, finely chopped (fresh rosemary, parsley, and mint recommended)
- Juice from 1 lemon
- A pinch of salt and ground black pepper, to taste
- 250 g / 2 cups frozen peas (Petit Pois or Garden Peas)
- 1 tbsp olive oil, plus extra for baking
- 1 large white onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 140 g / 1 1/2 cups besan flour (or chickpea flour)
- 1 tsp bicarbonate soda
- A pinch of salt
- 2 tbsp mixed fresh or dried herbs, finely chopped (mixed dried Italian herbs suggested)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking tray with greaseproof paper to prepare for baking the fritters.
- Cook Peas: Add the frozen peas to a medium saucepan, cover with water, and boil according to the packet instructions. Drain the peas thoroughly after cooking.
- Sauté Aromatics: In a frying pan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sauté the diced onion and minced garlic for several minutes until they become soft and fragrant.
- Make Pea Paste: Combine the cooked peas, sautéed onions, and garlic in a food processor and pulse until a thick paste forms. Alternatively, mash the mixture by hand using a masher.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Stir in the chickpea (besan) flour, bicarbonate soda, a pinch of salt, and the finely chopped mixed herbs into the pea paste until well combined.
- Shape Fritters: Wet your hands to handle the sticky mixture easily. Scoop about 1 tablespoon of the mixture, roll it into a ball, then press down slightly to form a patty shape on the prepared baking tray.
- Apply Olive Oil: Brush the tops of the shaped fritters lightly with olive oil to help them crisp and brown during baking.
- Bake: Place the tray in the preheated oven and bake the fritters for 15–18 minutes until golden brown. Flip them halfway through to ensure even cooking on both sides.
- Serve or Store: Enjoy the fritters immediately or store them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. They can also be frozen and reheated from frozen as needed.
- Optional Serving Suggestion: Mix the soy yoghurt with lemon juice, herbs, salt, and pepper to make a dipping sauce and serve it alongside the warm fritters.
Notes
- Using fresh herbs can enhance the flavor, but dried herbs are a convenient and still tasty alternative.
- Be sure to wet your hands before shaping fritters to prevent sticking and get a nice patty shape.
- Baking instead of frying makes these fritters lighter and healthier.
- Fritters can be reheated in the oven or air fryer for best results and to maintain crispiness.
- Serve with a fresh herb yogurt dip for a delicious complement.
