Panko Veggie Fritters

Yields 8 medium size pancakes

1 cup canned chickpeas or navy beans, drained and rinsed

1 medium carrot, peeled and shredded on a medium holes of the grater

1 medium zucchini, shredded on a medium holes of the grater

1/3 cup panko bread crumbs

2 large eggs

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black ground pepper

1/2 teaspoon powdered garlic

Vegetable oil for frying

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Remove water with a cheesecloth from zucchini and carrot as much as possible. Mash beans with a fork in a large palstic bowl. Add zucchini, carrots, and eggs. Stir together until veggies are well-coated. Stir in the garlic powder, salt, pepper, and panko bread crumbs until completely combined.

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add 3-4 zucchini fritters at a time and fry until golden, about 2-3 minutes per side.

Transfer fritters to cool on a paper towel lined plate. Serve warm with sour cream or yogurt.