VEGAN | VEGETARIAN CHICKPEA PATTIES | asereth maria

flour

🥗Healthier: chickpea flour

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Chickpea flour adds flavor and nutrition, while cornstarch is often less expensive.

oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is more budget-friendly.

Soak chickpeas overnight in water.

Drain and rinse the chickpeas.

Blend chickpeas in a food processor until coarse.

Add onion, garlic, parsley, cumin, coriander, salt, and black pepper to the processor and blend until combined.

Transfer the mixture to a bowl and add flour and baking powder; mix well.

Form the mixture into patties about 2 inches wide.

Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat until shimmering.

Fry the patties in batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Remove patties and drain on paper towels.

Serve warm with lemon juice drizzled on top.

Garnish with cilantro and paprika before serving.

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