These soft low-fat chickpea patties are delicious in a whole-wheat pita or with a green salad.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 27 minutes
Ingredients:
- 4 tsp canola oil, divided
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 15.5-ounce can low-sodium chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1/3 cup fresh chopped parsley
- 1 egg white
- 1/4 cup flour
For the Dressing:
- 1 5.3-ounce pot fat-free Greek yogurt
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- Freshly ground black pepper (optional)
Preparation:
In a small skillet, heat 2 tsp oil and gently sauté onion and garlic over low-medium heat.
Empty chickpeas into a medium bowl with cumin and chopped parsley.
Mash with a fork to a coarse texture. Stir in onions and garlic. Add egg white and combine.
Form 4 soft patties. Sprinkle flour on a plate, dip both sides of each patty with flour.
Heat remaining oil in a large skillet and sauté chickpea patties for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden.
Combine yogurt with lemon juice, and season with a little black pepper if desired.
Serve one patty per person with a green salad or a whole-wheat pita, and one-fourth of the dressing.
Per patty with dressing: Calories 207, Calories from Fat 54, Total Fat 5.9g (sat 0.4g), Cholesterol 1mg, Sodium 262mg, Carbohydrate 29.7g, Fiber 5.4g, Protein 8.5g
