These Vegan Smoked Paprika Chickpea Patties are a delicious and nutritious option for anyone looking for a satisfying plant-based meal. Packed with protein from chickpeas and flavored with smoky paprika, they are perfect for burgers, salads, or as a snack.
This vegan recipe is simple to prepare and requires minimal ingredients. You can easily customize the patties with your favorite herbs and spices to suit your taste.
Simple Chickpea Patties with Smoked Paprika
These chickpea patties are made by blending cooked chickpeas with spices, including smoked paprika, and then pan-frying until golden brown. The recipe takes about 30 minutes from start to finish and serves 4 people.
Ingredients
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (use gluten-free if needed)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the Chickpeas: In a large bowl, mash the chickpeas with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth, leaving some chunks for texture.
- Mix Ingredients: Add breadcrumbs, chopped onion, minced garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, pepper, and parsley to the mashed chickpeas. Mix until well combined.
- Form Patties: Shape the mixture into patties, about 2-3 inches in diameter.
- Cook Patties: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the patties and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve: Remove from the skillet and serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce, in a sandwich, or on a salad.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 4 patties
- Calories: 150kcal
- Fat: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
