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Spiced Baked Chickpea Patties

Name: Spiced Baked Chickpea Patties
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cup boiled chickpeas; 1 piece medium dry onion; 2 clove garlic; 1 piece egg; 0.5 cup oat flour; 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon cumin; 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 0.5 teaspoon isot; 0.5 piece lemon zest; 1 cup strained yogurt; 0.25 cup finely chopped fresh mint; 1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses; 2 tablespoon pine nuts

Duration

45 min

Servings

For 4 People

Difficulty

medium

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Ingredients

Servings:

2 cup boiled chickpeas
1 piece medium dry onion
2 clove garlic
1 piece egg
0.5 cup oat flour
2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon cumin
0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
0.5 teaspoon isot
0.5 piece lemon zest
1 cup strained yogurt
0.3 cup finely chopped fresh mint
1 tablespoon pomegranate molasses
2 tablespoon pine nuts

Step-by-Step Preparation

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Preheat the oven to 180 degrees (bottom-top fanless setting) and let it heat up well. During this time, prepare a large baking tray by lining it with parchment paper.

Drain the cooked chickpeas well in a colander and rinse thoroughly under cold water. Let them sit for a while so the water drains completely. Roughly chop the onion and peel the garlic. Place the chickpeas, onion, and garlic into a food processor and pulse until they reach a puree consistency.

Transfer the chickpea mixture from the food processor into a large mixing bowl. Add the egg, oat flour, 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, salt, black pepper, cumin, red pepper flakes, isot, and grated lemon zest. Knead with your hands for approximately 5-7 minutes until all ingredients are well combined. Ensure the consistency of the mixture is suitable for shaping into meatballs; if necessary, you can add 1-2 more tablespoons of oat flour.

Take walnut-sized pieces from the prepared meatball mixture, roll them in your palm, and lightly flatten them to form meatballs. Arrange the shaped meatballs on the prepared parchment-lined baking tray, leaving space between them.

Bake in the preheated 180 degree oven for approximately 20-25 minutes until the tops of the meatballs are lightly browned and firm. At the halfway point of the cooking time, you can gently flip the meatballs with a spatula to ensure both sides brown evenly.

While the meatballs are baking in the oven, start preparing the sauce. Take the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil into a small pan and heat over medium heat. Add the pine nuts to the pan and sauté for approximately 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly until the color changes slightly. Remove the roasted pine nuts from the heat and let them cool on the side.

Place the strained yogurt into a deep bowl. Add the finely chopped fresh mint, pomegranate molasses, and the cooled roasted pine nuts. Mix all the ingredients well to obtain a homogeneous sauce.

Transfer the hot chickpea meatballs from the oven to a serving plate. Serve immediately with the prepared mint, pomegranate molasses, and pine nut strained yogurt sauce. This duo will offer a delicious and satisfying meal.

Chef's Tips

Do not blend the chickpeas for too long; keeping them slightly grainy will provide a better texture to the meatballs.
Kneading the meatball mixture thoroughly ensures the ingredients mix well and the meatballs do not fall apart.
Pay attention to the cooking time so the meatballs do not dry out in the oven; remove them from the oven when they turn golden brown.

Alternative & Optional Ingredients

You can use whole wheat flour or breadcrumbs instead of oat flour, but oat flour is a healthier alternative.
For a vegan version, you can use a 'flax egg' by mixing 1 tablespoon of flax seeds with 3 tablespoons of water and letting it sit for 5 minutes instead of using an egg.
You can increase or decrease the amount of chili flakes and isot pepper according to your taste to adjust the spiciness level.

Gourmet Recommendations

Just before serving, you can increase the depth of flavor by drizzling a few drops of high-quality cold-pressed olive oil over the top.
A fresh and crunchy seasonal salad served alongside the meatballs will make your meal even more refreshing.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving

Calories317 kcal

Protein13 g

Carbohydrates31 g

Fat16 g

Fiber 8 g

Sugar 10 g

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Spiced Baked Chickpea Patties

Duration

45 min

Servings

For 4 People

Difficulty

medium

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