A little work will go into this vegan vegetable fritters recipe, but you can make loads at once and they’ll last one week in the fridge, or you can freeze them for up to three months. Note that if you freeze them you should cook in the oven from frozen.
Bob’s Red Mill’s Lentils
This recipe I made with my fav, Bob’s Red Mill’s lentils and quinoa for their #RedMillAndBlue celebrations for the 4th of July. These ingredients serve as a great base to bind the vegetable fritters together and are loaded with health benefits for your plant-based diet. Their lentils are one of my go-to’s in my pantry. Lentils are used extensively in Indian cooking and can be thrown into soups, curries, salads, and more. They also serve as a great base and nutrient source in vegan, plant-based cooking. Wowzers! They also are loaded with amino acids, iron, and calcium, and it’s no surprise why lentils are a popular protein source for vegans. What do I love about lentils the most? They are so versatile, take a look at this recipe for example. Lentils can be soaked, boiled, fried, baked, and the list goes on. Some of my other favorite lentil recipes are:
Red Lentil Hummus Dip Creamy Lentil Phyllo Dough Crusted Casserole Vegan Bean & Lentil Chili
Bob’s Red Mill’s Quinoa
The quinoa in this vegetable fritters recipe is another star ingredient. Quinoa is a go-to in my plant-based diet. Bob’s Red Mill has three different varieties of the grain you can use, but I used their organic quinoa grain. What’s great about quinoa is it doesn’t take much time at all to make, plus it’s a nutritious alternative to couscous and white rice in many recipes. Quinoa is a source of complete protein and a good source of dietary fiber. It’s naturally gluten-free, and is great in any vegan diet. Some of the benefits of quinoa are:
One of the most protein-rich foods you can eat Contains almost twice as much fiber as most other grains Contains iron Rich in magnesium
.. plus, the list goes on.
This recipe for vegetable fritters is super versatile and easy to make. Most of the ingredients you can find in your own pantry! I also Bob’s Red Mill’s chickpea flour versus regular flour as I find that it’s sweet and rich in flavor. Plus, it adds more nutritional benefits than regular flower since it’s packed with protein and dietary fiber, and is a good source of iron. Although I’m based in Canada, and we celebrate Canada Day on July 1st, versus the 4th of July, this recipe is perfect for wherever you may be based and whatever holiday you’re celebrating and can help you keep your BBQ cooking healthy (and vegan) with Bob’s Red Mill products.
