Baked Chickpea Patties
These golden, protein-packed chickpea patties are wonderfully crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
Ingredients
- •2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- •1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- •2 cloves garlic, minced
- •1/2 cup breadcrumbs, plus extra for coating
- •2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- •1 tablespoon ground cumin
- •1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- •2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- •2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- •3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- •Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Pat the rinsed chickpeas thoroughly dry with a clean kitchen towel to remove excess moisture.
- 3
In a large bowl, mash the chickpeas using a fork or potato masher until mostly broken down but still retaining some texture.
- 4
Add the diced onion, minced garlic, breadcrumbs, flour, cumin, smoked paprika, lemon juice, parsley, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and black pepper to the mashed chickpeas.
- 5
Mix the ingredients thoroughly with your hands until the mixture holds together when squeezed.
- 6
Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions and shape each into a firm, round patty about half an inch thick.
- 7
Lightly press both sides of each patty into additional breadcrumbs for extra crunch, then place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- 8
Drizzle the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil evenly over the tops of the patties.
- 9
Bake for 15 minutes, then carefully flip each patty and bake for another 12 to 15 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
💡 Chef tips
- For a gluten-free version, substitute oat flour and gluten-free breadcrumbs in equal measures.
- Uncooked patties can be assembled ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before baking.
- Store leftover baked patties in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days and reheat in a toaster oven.
✅ How it should turn out
The finished patties feature a satisfying golden crust with a fragrant aroma of cumin and garlic, yielding a savory and satisfying bite.