Description
These Chickpea Patties are a quick and easy vegetarian dish made with mashed chickpeas, herbs, and spices, perfect for a healthy meal or snack. They are pan-fried until golden and crispy on the outside, while remaining soft on the inside.
Ingredients
- 1 can (540 ml/19 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (plus extra if needed)
- Oil for pan frying
Instructions
- Add the chickpeas to a large bowl and mash them with a fork or potato masher, leaving some texture.
- Add the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, parsley, and breadcrumbs to the bowl.
- Mix until well combined. If the mixture is too wet, add a bit more breadcrumbs until you can form patties.
- Form the mixture into 6–8 patties.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add a bit of oil.
- Pan-fry the patties for 3–4 minutes on each side, or until golden and crispy.
- Remove from pan and serve warm, with sauce or on a bun if desired.
Notes
- You can substitute fresh herbs or different spices to suit your taste.
- Use vegan mayo for a completely vegan version.
- Serve with tzatziki, hummus, or your favorite sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan Frying
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 2mg
