Description
Savory chickpea veggie patties dance with creamy sweet potato mash in this Mediterranean-inspired comfort meal. Crisp herbs and spices elevate simple ingredients into a nourishing plate you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 200 grams (1.5 cups) chickpeas, cooked
- 2 eggs
- 100 grams (1 medium-sized) zucchini, grated
- 100 grams (1 medium-sized) carrot, grated
- 3 broccoli florets, finely chopped
- 1 medium-sized sweet potato, peeled and chopped
- 1 carrot, peeled and chopped
Binding and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 20 grams (1/6 cup) chickpea flour
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
Sauce and Garnish Ingredients:
- 80 milliliters (1/3 cup) dairy-free milk
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh dill, chopped
- Chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Liberate the cooked chickpeas from their container and transform them into a rustic mash using a fork, maintaining a delightful textural landscape.
- Incorporate finely grated zucchini, carrot, and meticulously chopped broccoli florets into the chickpea foundation, creating a vibrant vegetable mosaic.
- Elevate the mixture’s flavor profile by introducing onion powder, paprika, garlic powder, chickpea flour, corn starch, and a whisper of salt. Blend thoroughly until harmoniously combined.
- Refrigerate the mixture for 30-60 minutes at 4°C, allowing the ingredients to interlock and stabilize the patty structure.
- Peel and segment sweet potato and carrot, then steam for 20 minutes until they surrender their firmness and become tender.
- Transfer the steamed vegetables to a preparation vessel, introducing dairy-free milk, nutritional yeast, salt, and black pepper. Transform into a silky, uniform mash using a potato masher or hand blender.
- Extract the chilled mixture and sculpt into uniform patties with gentle, deliberate motions.
- Warm a non-stick skillet with a delicate film of oil over medium heat (180°C). Nestle the patties into the pan, covering with a lid and cooking for 5 minutes until a golden crust emerges.
- Carefully flip the patties, introduce 50ml water to the skillet, and continue cooking covered for an additional 15 minutes to ensure complete culinary transformation.
- Plate the crisp patties alongside the creamy sweet potato mash, adorning with fresh dill and a provocative sprinkle of chili flakes if desired.
Notes
- Customize flavor by experimenting with different herbs like rosemary, thyme, or oregano to elevate the patties’ taste profile.
- Ensure chickpeas are thoroughly mashed to create a cohesive texture that helps patties hold together during cooking.
- Control moisture by squeezing excess liquid from grated vegetables, preventing soggy patties that might fall apart.
- Adjust binding agents like chickpea flour or corn starch based on mixture consistency to achieve perfect patty formation.
- Prep Time: 30-60 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 100mg