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Ingredients
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1 ½ (15 ounce) cans chickpeas, drained
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1 ½ onions, chopped
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¾ cup chopped fresh parsley
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3 cloves garlic, chopped
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2 eggs
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1 tablespoon ground cumin
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1 ½ teaspoons ground coriander
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1 ½ teaspoons salt
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1 ½ teaspoons lemon juice
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1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
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1 pinch ground black pepper, or to taste
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1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
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1 ½ cups bread crumbs
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1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
Directions
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Gather all ingredients.
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Mash chickpeas in a bowl using a masher. Combine mashed chickpeas, onions, parsley, and garlic in a blender; blend until smooth.
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Mix eggs, cumin, coriander, salt, lemon juice, baking powder, black pepper, and cayenne together in a bowl. Add chickpea mixture and mix together. Add bread crumbs slowly and combine using your hands until mixture will hold together when frying.
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Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Form mixture into twelve 3-inch diameter patties. Fry patties in hot oil until browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
134 | Calories |
3g | Fat |
22g | Carbs |
5g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
Calories 134 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 3g | 4% |
Saturated Fat 1g | 3% |
Cholesterol 31mg | 10% |
Sodium 571mg | 25% |
Total Carbohydrate 22g | 8% |
Dietary Fiber 3g | 11% |
Total Sugars 2g | |
Protein 5g | 10% |
Vitamin C 9mg | 10% |
Calcium 94mg | 7% |
Iron 2mg | 11% |
Potassium 174mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.