Cheesy Italian Chickpea Fritters (easy pantry recipe)

When we ask ourselves what can I make for dinner? Just look inside your pantry for an easy recipe. Chickpeas, Italian seasonings, ricotta, egg, and bread crumbs are the basis for a creamy garlicky chickpea fritter. I like to make this on a sheet tray. There is less mess because no oil will splattering  all over the kitchen from frying. Also, its makes this a healthier dinner recipe. My secret ingredient is ricotta cheese. I use this in my meatballs and meatloaf to get that extra creamy and juicy texture. Just a couple of tablespoons really changes the flavor to tangy fabulous. Also, I use my Italian trio of spices. Spicy red pepper flakes, sweet oregano, and garlic powder fabulous. These spices are my go to pantry spices to season anything Italian.

Mama Goldstein was always trying to make us healthy dinners growing up. She always thought it was important to have a balance between a juicy steak and something healthy like chickpea fritters and salad. The best part is we never noticed her recipes were healthy. The key was she added lots of our favorite spices to the dishes she made. That is why I use red pepper flakes, oregano, and garlic powder allot. The 3 seasonings dance well together and can go on chicken, fish, or pasta. What are your go to seasonings? Comment below and inspire me to use new stuff in my spice draw.

Hope you love this recipe as much as me and Tom do! Happy cooking!