There’s no denying that fritters are fuego. But there’s always room for improvement. This recipe transforms the hot, crispy pancakes you already love into protein-packed powerhouses. Take your dish to the next level by adding a scoop of unflavored plant protein to the mix. This trick is perfect for any savory dish – namely, these chili-lime fritters.

Baked Chili-Lime Pea Fritters with Creamy Basil Sauce
Cook Time 50 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 118 kcal
Ingredients
- 12 oz. frozen sweet green peas
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil + more for brushing
- 1/2 cup minced onion
- 1 clove minced garlic
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. chili powder
- 1 Tbsp. lime zest
- 3 Tbsp. lime juice, divided
- 1 scoop Optimum Nutrition Unflavored Gold Standard 100% Plant-Based Protein
- 1/2 cup finely ground almond flour
- 5.4 oz. coconut cream
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- Handful fresh minced basil
Instructions
Fritters
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Preheat oven 350 degrees Line baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
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In bowl, cover peas with boiling water. Sit for 2 minutes and drain.
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In small pan over medium heat, add olive oil, onions and garlic and sauté for 3-5 minutes until soft.
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Use potato masher or fork to mash peas until chunky consistency. Add sautéed onions, garlic, chili powder, lime zest, lime juice, protein powder and almond flour. Stir to combine (mixture will be sticky).
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Mold mixture into golf-ball-sized portions (about 2 tablespoons for each). Transfer balls to sheet pan and flatten with palm. Brush fritters with olive oil.
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Bake 30-35 minutes. Turn over, brush with oil and bake additional 12-15 minutes until crispy on both sides.
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Remove from oven and cool slightly
Creamy basil sauce
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In bowl, whisk coconut cream, lime juice, salt and basil until creamy and thick. Store sauce in refrigerator until ready to use.
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Serve pea fritters with coconut cream and a wedge of fresh lime.
Recipe Notes
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Nutrition Facts
Baked Chili-Lime Pea Fritters with Creamy Basil Sauce
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 118
Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Saturated Fat 4g20%
Sodium 267mg11%
Potassium 141mg4%
Carbohydrates 7g2%
Fiber 3g12%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 340IU7%
Vitamin C 19.9mg24%
Calcium 80mg8%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.