Description
These Easy Chickpea Patties are a flavorful and nutritious option for a meatless meal. Packed with protein and fiber, these patties are simple to make and versatile to serve.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated carrot
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (plus more for cooking)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine chickpeas, breadcrumbs, grated carrot, green onions, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, cumin, paprika, salt, and egg. Pulse until the mixture is mostly smooth but still slightly chunky.
- Let the mixture rest for 5 minutes to firm up.
- With damp hands, form into 6–8 small patties.
- Heat a bit of olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the patties for 3–4 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy.
- Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain.
- Serve warm with a side salad, in a pita, or with a dipping sauce like tzatziki or tahini.
Notes
- To make these vegan, substitute the egg with a flax egg (1 tablespoon flaxseed meal + 2.5 tablespoons water).
- The patties can be made ahead and refrigerated or frozen for later.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty (of 8)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
