Chickpea Patties – Healthy, Budget-Friendly and High-Protein
These Chickpea Patties are the kind of meal I love making on busy days when I want something homemade, nourishing, and full of flavor without too much effort. They use simple ingredients, but together they create patties that are crisp on the outside, soft in the middle, and incredibly satisfying.
Ingredients
- 1 can (14oz-400g) chickpeas , drained and well dried
- 1 small carrot (4 oz -120g) , grated
- 1 small potato (5 oz - 150g) , grated
- 3 green onions , finely chopped
- 3-4 cloves garlic , minced
- 1/4 cup (40g) breadcrumbs or oats
- 2 medium eggs
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley , chopped
- 1 tsp (5g) salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- pinch of chili flakes
- 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp (5g )Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Use a fork or potato masher to lightly mash the chickpeas.
- Leave some texture instead of turning them into a paste.
- Grate the potato and squeeze out as much excess moisture as possible to prevent soggy patties.
- In a bowl, combine the chickpeas, grated vegetables, onion, garlic, eggs, and fresh herbs.
- Add the breadcrumbs along with the seasoning: mustard, cumin, coriander, chili flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Mix everything until the mixture comes together and holds its shape, but is still soft and not dry.
- Using a spoon or ice cream scoop to carefully drop portions of the mixture into the skillet.
- With the back of the spoon or a spatula, gently flatten each mound. This helps them cook evenly.
- Pan-fry in a little oil over medium heat for about 3–4 minutes per side, until golden and crisp.
- Once fully cooked, transfer the fritters onto a plate lined with paper towels. This helps absorb any excess oil, ensuring they’re light and delicious.
- Alternatively, bake at 400°F (200°C) for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until nicely browned on both sides.
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce as a light meal, snack, or tucked into wraps and salads.
Nutrition
Serving: 1pattieCalories: 28kcalCarbohydrates: 4.42gProtein: 1.35gFat: 0.62gSaturated Fat: 0.131gTrans Fat: 0.001gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 118mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 0.9gSugar: 0.7gVitamin A: 724IUVitamin C: 1.9mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 1mg