Description
Crispy chickpea patties bring Mediterranean magic to weeknight dinners with their golden, herb-infused crunch. Packed with protein and bold flavors, these patties offer a delightful twist you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups chickpeas
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup flour
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Binding and Moisture Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large egg (or egg replacement for vegan version)
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Meticulously cleanse chickpeas, eliminating excess moisture with paper towels to guarantee optimal crunchiness.
- Pulse chickpeas in food processor until roughly chopped, preserving a chunky texture for substantial patty integrity.
- Combine chickpea mixture with breadcrumbs, flour, parsley, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a spacious mixing bowl, ensuring thorough incorporation.
- Whisk olive oil, egg substitute, water, and lemon juice until smoothly integrated.
- Gently fold liquid components into chickpea blend, creating a cohesive, malleable mixture.
- Craft uniform patties using measured pressure, forming 3-inch rounds approximately 1/2 inch thick.
- Preheat non-stick skillet to medium-high temperature, lightly coating with olive oil to prevent adhesion.
- Sear patties for 4-5 minutes per side, developing a crisp golden exterior while internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Rest cooked patties on wire rack to eliminate excess oil and maintain crispness.
- Plate immediately alongside complementary condiments like tangy yogurt sauce, crisp salad, or nestled within warm pita bread.
Notes
- Pat chickpeas completely dry to achieve maximum crispiness and prevent soggy texture.
- Maintain some chickpea chunk texture during processing for more robust and hearty patty structure.
- Egg replacement options like ground flaxseed or chia seeds work perfectly for vegan version.
- Chill patty mixture for 15-20 minutes before cooking to help them hold shape better during frying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg