Mediterranean Chickpea Patties

Mediterranean Chickpea Patties
Ingredients
16 oz. can of garbanzo beans
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 cup yellow onion, chopped
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon cinnamon
4 teaspoons garlic, minced
½ bunch fresh parsley, chopped
3 tablespoons gluten free flour
Sea salt and pepper
Gluten free flour for coating
Coconut Oil for frying
Procedure
- In a food processor, pulse the garbanzo beans until chopped but not pureed.
- In a small sauté pan, over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté onion until soft and translucent. Add dried spices and sauté for 2-3 minutes until aromatic.
- Add the garlic and cook 1-2 minutes.
- Add the sautéed spice mixture to the food processor along with the parsley and flour. Season with salt and pepper.
- Pulse a few times until finely ground. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes. Scoop rounded tablespoons of the mixture and form into small patties. Lightly coat with flour.
- In a medium skillet, over medium heat, add a couple tablespoons coconut oil and pan fry the patties for 2-3 minutes on each side until lightly golden and crispy. Serve with tahini dipping sauce.
Tahini Dipping Sauce:
In a small bowl, whisk all the ingredients until well combined.
½ cup sesame tahini
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
Juice of 1 lemon
1 teaspoon honey
¼ cup of water (more or less to desired consistency)
Season to taste with salt and pepper