Healthy and Inexpensive Chickpea Patties

This healthy and inexpensive chickpea patty recipe by Do It Plain is my go-to dish whenever I’m on a budget and want something that’s very easy to prepare. I didn’t expect it to turn out this good – that’s why I was surprised when I took my first bite. It’s absolutely delicious when paired with the yogurt sauce! Kids and even picky eaters will surely enjoy this meal. Read on or watch the video below for full instructions.

Ingredients

Patties:

• 8 3/4 oz of cooked chickpeas
• 8 3/4 oz of cooked potato
• onion
• garlic
• small piece of ginger
• 3 tablespoons of olive oil
• black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1/3 teaspoon of cumin
• a bunch of parsley

For the yogurt sauce:

• 1 cup vegan yogurt
• 1 tablespoon of olive oil
• 1 teaspoon of lemon juice
• black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1 small grated garlic

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Instructions

Step 1:

Place the cooked chickpeas in a bowl and mash with a fork or a food processor. Do the same with the potatoes in a different bowl.

Step 2:

Peel and grate the onion, garlic, and ginger.

Step 3:

Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a frying pan and add the grated garlic. Saute for a few seconds, then add the ginger and onion. Cook until golden brown.

Step 4:

In a large bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, chickpeas, and fried vegetables. Season with black pepper, salt, cumin, and chopped parsley. Mix until well combined. You can also mix it with your hands.

Step 5:

Scoop a heaping tablespoon of the mixture and shape it into a small patty using your hands. Repeat with the remaining mixture.

Step 6:

Add two tablespoons of olive oil to a frying pan. Once hot, add the chickpea patties and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.

Step 7:

Make the sauce. Add all ingredients in a bowl and mix until well combined.

Step 8:

Serve with the sauce while warm. Enjoy!

Healthy and Inexpensive Chickpea Patties Recipe