Description
Delicious and nutritious chickpea cakes bursting with flavor, perfect as an appetizer or light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (regular or whole wheat)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mash the chickpeas until mostly smooth.
- Add breadcrumbs, minced garlic, and lemon zest to the bowl and mix until combined.
- Form the mixture into small cakes.
- Place the cakes on a lined baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown on the outside.
- Serve warm.
Notes
For extra freshness, add chopped herbs like parsley or cilantro. Consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes for a spicier kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: chickpea cakes, vegetarian recipe, Mediterranean dish