Chickpea Fries Recipe
Category: JoeVegan
CHICKPEA "FRIES"
Servings: 4
Double or triple this if you like!
2 cups water
1 cup chickpea flour (besan)
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon sea salt
freshly-ground black pepper to taste
SEASONING OPTIONS:
smoked paprika
crushed garlic
cayenne
dried red chili flakes
chopped Italian parsley
chopped fresh herbs
???
FOR COOKING:
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
FOR SERVING (OPTIONAL):
lemon wedges for squeezing
vegan mayonnaise with some vegan pesto whipped into it
vegan aioli (garlic mayonnaise)
tomato sauce
Romesco sauce
Oil an 8" square pan lightly with olive oil and set aside.
Bring the water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Gradually whisk in the chickpea flour so that it doesn't form lumps. Turn the heat to low and whisk in the oil, salt and pepper. Coolk for another minute or so, stirring all the time with a wooden spoon, until the mixture thickens.
Spread the hot mixture evenly in the loiled pan, smoothing the top. Refrigerate until the mixture is solid.
Loosen the edges and turn the square out onto a cutting surface.
Slice the square into 16 "fingers.
Heat the last tablespoon of oil in a large, heavy nonstick skillet. Brown the "fingers" in gthe oil over medium-high heat until browned on both sides. Sprinkle with salt and serve! Best hot, but even good cold!
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition (per serving): 148.7 calories; 49% calories from fat; 8.3g total fat; 0.0mg cholesterol; 487.3mg sodium; 194.6mg potassium; 13.3g carbohydrates; 2.5g fiber; 2.5g sugar; 10.8g net carbs; 5.1g protein; 3.2 points.