Crispy Chickpea Quinoa Patties
These Crispy Chickpea Quinoa Patties are made with simple ingredients and topped with a dairy-free lemon garlic aioli!
Equipment
Ingredients
FOR THE PATTIES
- 1 15-ounce can chickpeas drained & rinsed
- 1/2 red onion roughly chopped
- 2 cloves garlic peeled
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 lemon juiced, plus more for serving
- 1 cup cooked & cooled quinoa
- 2/3 cup panko bread crumbs
- oil for frying
- arugula & microgreens optional, for serving
FOR THE AIOLI
- 1/2 cup vegan mayo
- 2 cloves garlic finely minced
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 lemon zest and juice
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add the chickpeas, onion, garlic, dry seasonings and lemon juice to a food processor. Blend until combined.
- Add the chickpea mixture, quinoa & bread crumbs to a bowl and mix to combine. Taste and add salt if needed.
- Use a 1/3 cup to measure out the mixture and form them into patties. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and place in the freezer for 20 minutes to firm up.
- Meanwhile, add the aioli ingredients to a bowl and mix. Taste and adjust the seasonings as needed. Place in the fridge until ready to serve.
- Heat a thin layer of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, add the patties and cook on each side until browned (approx. 3 minutes per side). You want to be careful while flipping the patties. They are meant to be crumbly, so take your time so they don't fall apart. Once crispy, remove from the skillet and allow any excess oil to drain off - see notes for baking instructions.
- Serve the patties over a bed of arugula. Top with the aioli & some microgreens. Serve with lemon wedges on the side and enjoy.
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Notes
- For baking: preheat the oven to 450 degrees and lightly grease a baking sheet. No need to freeze the patties if baking. Just add them to the baking sheet, spray with oil and bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway.
- If you pan fry, some of the quinoa will naturally separate from the patties while cooking. Try to be extra careful while flipping. I also just scoop that extra quinoa out of the pan at the end and put it on top of the patties.
- If you are making these ahead of time, freeze the patties and don't pan fry until ready to serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 203kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 11g