Healthy Chickpea Patties You Won't Stop Snacking On

Easy-to-make chickpea patties that contain only 76 calories per patty! A perfect meal for post-workout or lunch.

Who among us hasn't come across canned chickpeas in the supermarket and has no idea what to do with them?

Indeed, chickpeas are a wonderful source of protein, vitamin B, and folic acid. They are low in fat and rich in dietary fiber (which aids in prolonged satiety). It's also great to dip hummus at hummus restaurants and incorporate these golden grains into dishes like couscous, for example. But you can also make them the main course and a significant player on the dinner table.

I made these patties quite by chance when I wanted to make something delicious from a can that had been sitting in my cupboard for a few weeks. I initially thought of making falafel (the ultimate chickpea patty) but I wanted to make a more elegant patty, one that could be served for a festive meal.

These patties have a delicate and delightful lemon flavor; they are soft and melt-in-your-mouth. You can serve them in pita bread with salads and tahini for a perfect bite.

I opened the can after making sure it didn't contain bisphenol A-BPA (a toxic substance released from tin cans) as stated on the packaging.

Noam Bachar, nutritionist and fitness instructor, adds the nutritional values:

Each patty contains: 76 calories, 9.5 grams carbohydrates, 3.5 grams protein, 1.5 grams dietary fiber, 23 mg calcium, 1 mg iron

Healthy Chickpea Patties You Won't Stop Snacking On

Easy-to-make chickpea patties that contain only 76 calories per patty! A perfect meal for post-workout or lunch.

Prep time 10 minutes

Cook time 20 minutes

Total time 30 minutes

Servings 20 patty

Ingredients

• 300 grams chickpeas (cooked, canned also works)
• 1 onion medium
• 3 cloves crushed garlic
• 4 tablespoons whole wheat breadcrumbs
• 1 cup parsley chopped
• 3 tablespoons raw tahini
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to medium heat (180 degrees Celsius)
2. Chop the onion into small cubes
3. In a food processor, finely grind the chickpeas and transfer to a bowl
4. Add the rest of the ingredients and spices to the bowl and mix well
5. Using your hands, form ping-pong ball-sized patties
6. Bake for about 20-25 minutes until the patties are browned