Easy chickpea patties with just 76 calories each! Perfect for lunch or a post-workout meal.
Ever stared at the canned chickpeas at the grocery store and thought, “Okay, but what am I actually going to do with those?”
Chickpeas are a wonderful source of protein and B vitamins, including folate. They’re low in fat and rich in fiber, which helps keep you feeling full longer. And sure, I love scooping up hummus at a hummus spot or tossing these little golden gems into dishes like couscous. But chickpeas can also be the main event, not just a supporting player at the dinner table.
These patties happened almost by accident. I wanted to make something tasty with a can of chickpeas that had been sitting in my pantry for a few weeks. My first thought was falafel—the ultimate chickpea patty—but I wanted something a little more elegant. Something I could serve at a special dinner.
These patties have a lovely, delicate lemon flavor and a soft, tender texture. Tuck them into a pita with salads and tahini, and you’ve got yourself a pretty perfect bite.
Before opening the can, I checked that the label said it was free of bisphenol A (BPA), a potentially harmful chemical that can leach from some can linings.
Noam Bachar (an Israeli nutrition consultant and fitness instructor) provided the nutrition breakdown:
Each patty contains: 76 calories, 9.5 g carbohydrates, 3.5 g protein, 1.5 g fiber, 23 mg calcium, and 1 mg iron.
Chickpea Patties You Won’t Stop Snacking On
Ingredients
- 300 g (10.6 oz) chickpeas cooked (canned works, too)
- 1 onion medium
- 3 cloves garlic, crushed
- 4 tablespoons whole wheat breadcrumbs
- 1 cup parsley chopped
- 3 tablespoons tahini paste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
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Finely dice the onion.
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Process the chickpeas thoroughly in a food processor, then transfer to a bowl.
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Add the remaining ingredients and spices to the bowl and mix well.
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Use your hands to shape the mixture into balls about the size of a ping-pong ball.
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Bake for about 20–25 minutes, until the patties are browned.
