Sesame Crusted Chickpea Patties Food

CHICKPEA PATTIES

Steps:

• Pulse the garbanzo beans in a food processor until they are chopped and resemble sand. Don't process into paste.
• Transfer the ground beans to a bowl.
• Combine the onion, ginger, garlic, cilantro and parsley in the food processor and pulse until finely ground. Do not puree.
• Add a cople of tablespoons of water if needed to scrape down the sides.
• Transfer the mixture to the bowl with the ground garbanzo beans.
• Add the coriander, cumin, salt and baking soda.
• Refrigerate for an hour or more.
• Scoop rounded tablespoons full of the mixture and shape into discs.
• Heat a few tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Place the patties into the pan and fry for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until lightly golden and crispy. Repeat with the oil and the remaining mixture.

CHICKPEA BURGERS

Steps:

• Place the chickpeas, carrot, garlic, onion, eggs and salt in a food processor and pulse until combined. Transfer to a medium bowl, add the breadcrumbs and sesame seeds and stir or gently knead to combine. The mixture will be moist.
• Scoop about 1/4 cup of the mixture with an ice cream scoop then form into a patty with your hands. You should have 9 patties.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, cook the patties in a single layer until golden brown on the bottom, about 5 minutes. Flip the patties, reduce the heat to low and continue to cook until golden brown and heated through, about 5 minutes. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and repeat with the remaining patties.
• Serve on the buns with your desired toppings and condiments.

CARAMELIZED SESAME CHICKPEAS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400 degrees. Spread chickpeas on a parchment-lined baking sheet and roast until dry, about 45 minutes.
• In a medium bowl, whisk honey, oil, and 1 tsp salt. Season with pepper. Add chickpeas and toss until coated. Return chickpeas to baking sheet and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Roast, stirring occasionally, until caramelized, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool completely.