Looking for a light, yet filling protein veggie burger for dinner? The break down of the chickpea within a food processor provides a lovely texture as the egg binds the ingredients together. The magic salt and cayenne pepper add a slight kick to the cakes, while the cucumber yogurt sauce provides a lovely even balance to this dinner.
There are a lot of positive health benefits to cooking with chickpeas. Chickpeas are a rich source of iron, vitamin B, zinc, folate, minerals and fiber. It helps improve digestion, weight management, can assist in bad cholesterol and reduces risk of several diseases. Not to mention a great meat alternative. A perfect summer dish, that is delicious, crispy and tangy all in one cake.
*Try these lovely cakes with a Cabernet Sauvignon.
Chickpea Cakes provided by #cookingwkara
Protein packed tasty cakes, with a punch of flavor
Chickpea Cakes
Ingredients:
Chickpea Cakes:
>1 can of Garbanzos Chickpeas
>2 teaspoons of fresh oregano (or dried)
>3 basil leaves chopped
>2 eggs
>1 tablespoon of greek yogurt
>3 scallions chopped
>2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oils
>1 small dash of cayenne pepper
>2 teaspoons of Magic Salt (Brand: Curio Spice Co. (Cambridge, MA).: consists of chile flakes, sea salt, smoked paprika, chipolte and cayenne)
>2 teaspoons of Ferla Spice (Brand: Curio Spice Co.) Or substitute for Italian spices
>4 teaspoons of olive oil
>1 shallot minced
>2/3 cup of Panko GF breadcrumbs
>Chopped lime wedges for garnish / topping
>Salt and pepper
Cucumber Yogurt Sauce Ingredients:
>1/2 cucumber diced into small pieces
>Salt and pepper for taste
>1 scallion minced
>1/2 cup of Greek Yogurt- (I used Trader Joe's non-fat vanilla bean yogurt)
General directions:
1) First start off draining Chickpeas and to food processor. Add Salt and pepper and a tablespoon of olive oil.
2) Pulse Chickpea for 5-6 pulses, until mashed but not all the way through. Place in mixing bowl. Next add 2 eggs, salt and pepper, chopped scallions, cayenne pepper, Magic salt, basil, and oregano. Mix thoroughly.
3) Next add Panko breadcrumbs and mix thoroughly. From there roll mixed balls into to 2-3 cakes.
4) Preheat pan with 3 teaspoons on medium to high heat for 3 minutes. Then add cakes to pan. Heat each side on medium heat for 4-5 minutes roughly on each side or until fully brown. Total approximately 8-10 minutes.
5) While the cakes are cooking, your next steps are to prep the sauce. Chop cucumber and salt on each side. Mix in with yogurt, chopped scallion and salt and pepper in a small mixing dish. Chop lime wedges and place to side of the dish.
6) Once chickpea cakes are done, plate and top off with yogurt cucumber sauce. #Voila Enjoy this tasty meal with your favorite sides. Brought to you by #cookingwkara
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