Easy Chickpea Patties

Vegan Chickpea Patties – golden pan seared patties with fluffy interiors and crispy edges. A healthy recipe that feels restaurant worthy!

These chickpea patties are becoming a weeknight secret weapon. They taste gourmet, but can be on the table in less than 30 minutes. Serve them with a salad or vegetable side and dinner is served!

Reasons to love this recipe!

• No food processor or other special equipment needed! Just one bowl and a pan.
• Can be served as an appetizer, lunch or dinner!
• Are vegan, gluten free, dairy free, and healthy!

Ingredients and substitutions:

• Chickpeas – use canned or make them at home in the Instant Pot!
• Shallot – or sub red, white or yellow onions.
• Celery – you can also try fennel.
• Garbanzo bean flour – binds the patties together and keeps them gluten free. Feel free to use wheat flour.
• Spices: cumin, coriander, and aleppo pepper are called for in the recipe, but feel free substitute or omit spices as you’d like :) If using, aleppo pepper is likely one you will need to order online or find at a specialty market, but it adds an amazing fruity and mildly spicy flavor. If substituting another type of chili powder, start with a smaller amount.
• Salt
• Olive oil – for searing the patties.
• Herbed yogurt – optional, but delicious!

How to make chickpea patties:

Mash the chickpeas: In a large bowl, use a potato masher or fork to mash up the chickpeas until they are broken down into smaller pieces. See photo below as a guide.

Form into patties: Stir in the shallot, celery, garbanzo bean flour, and spices. Form into 2 inch wide patties.

Sear: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add in the chickpeas and cook on each side until golden, cooking in two batches if needed.

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Storage?

Fridge: Store leftover patties in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat in a pan until warmed through. If using the yogurt, store separately and top after reheating.

Freezer: Individually wrap leftover patties and place them in a zip top bag. Store in the freezer for up to 3 months. Reheat from frozen in a pan on medium heat until warmed through.

How to serve Chickpea patties:

• Serve them for dinner with a vegetable or grain side dish.
• On top of a salad they make a great lunch.
• As an appetizer topped with herbed yogurt.

More chickpea recipes!

• Mediterranean Chickpea Burgers
• Grain Free Chickpea Granola
• Easy Curry Chickpea Salad
• 30 Minute Chickpea Walnut Chili

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