Ingredients

  • 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup diced onion
  • 1/3 cup chopped flat leaf parsley
  • 1 tablespoon tahini
  • 2 tablespoons whole wheat bread crumbs
  • 1/2 teaspoon coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 -2 tablespoon water
  • 1 tablespoon whole wheat flour
  • olive oil

Method

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Mash chickpeas in a bowl with fork until it's a crumbly mixture. Set aside.
  • Add garlic, onion and parsley to food processor and process until finely chopped and combined.
  • Next add the mashed chickpeas to food processor along with tahini, bread crumbs, coriander, cumin, salt, and pepper. Process until combined, adding the water 1-2 Tbsp of water as needed. You may need to scrape down the sides with a spatula in between processing.
  • Once combined, empty into large bowl. Add the flour and mix, you should be able to form into large ball. If the mixture is too dry and crumbly, add a Tbsp of water. If it's too wet, add an additional Tbsp of flour.
  • Form into 10 small patties (approximately 2 inches). Place on baking sheet lighly greased with olive oil or cooking spray. Bake for 5-6 minutes on each side or until lightly browned.