Revithokeftedes Greek Style Chickpea Patties Food

REVITHOKEFTEDES: GREEK-STYLE CHICKPEA PATTIES

Steps:

• Place the parsley and olives in a food processor fitted with the blade attachment and pulse until finely chopped. Add the chickpea stew or boiled and drained chickpeas and pulse until the chickpeas are finely chopped and a paste begins to form.
• Place the chickpea mixture in a mixing bowl and add the chopped scallions, panko bread crumbs, flour, and salt and pepper. Mix well and taste. Adjust seasoning if necessary. Add the egg and mix well until combined. Add some more flour if needed so that the mixture sticks together.
• Form into patties (1/4 cup each) or into balls to create vegetarian meatballs.
• Heat a cast iron skillet with some vegetable oil and fry until golden on both sides. About 3 minutes per side.
• Serve with salad, pita bread, and some lemon wedges. They taste great dipped in homemade tzatziki sauce. Enjoy!

CHICKPEA BALLS - REVITHOKEFTEDES

Steps:

• Soak the chick peas in water overnight.
• Drain and mash with a mixer. Place in a bowl and add chopped onion, mashed tomato, breadcrumbs, finely chopped parsley and dill, oregano, salt and pepper.
• Add cheese, beaten eggs and a little flour to bind. If mixture is too wet, add more breadcrumbs.
• Mix well, form into small balls and coat in flour. Fry in hot oil until golden brown. Drain well on paper towels and serve warm.