Description
Crispy Lemon Garlic Chickpea Patties are golden, crunchy on the outside, and tender inside, packed with fresh lemon zest, garlic, and herbs. This easy plant-based recipe is perfect for quick dinners, meal prep, or healthy snacks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans chickpeas (15 oz each), drained and rinsed
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Zest from 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (gluten-free if needed)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for cooking)
- Optional: Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mash the chickpeas using a fork or potato masher until chunky.
- Add garlic, lemon zest, parsley, breadcrumbs, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- If the mixture is too wet, add more breadcrumbs until it holds together.
- Shape into patties about 2–3 inches wide and 1/2 inch thick.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook patties for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and serve warm with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Don’t over-mash the chickpeas—texture is key for the perfect bite.
- Add extra breadcrumbs if the mixture feels too soft.
- These patties can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Reheat in a skillet to bring back their crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course / Appetizer
- Method: Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 patties
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg