Description
These Easy Chickpea Patties are a flavorful and satisfying vegetarian option that can be enjoyed as a main course or appetizer. Packed with Mediterranean-inspired spices and herbs, these crispy patties are simple to make and perfect for a quick and healthy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs (plus more if needed)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil for frying
Instructions
- Pulse Chickpeas: In a food processor, pulse the chickpeas until mostly smooth but still slightly chunky.
- Mix Ingredients: Transfer chickpeas to a mixing bowl, add onion, garlic, parsley, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, lemon juice, and egg. Stir to combine, then mix in breadcrumbs. Let sit for 5 minutes.
- Shape and Fry: Shape mixture into 6 patties. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry patties for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels and serve warm.
Notes
- Serve with tzatziki, hummus, or tucked into a pita with veggies.
- For a vegan version, replace the egg with a flax egg (1 tablespoon flaxseed meal + 3 tablespoons water).
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
