Chickpea cutlets are a perfect choice for those looking for a tasty, healthy, and sustainable alternative to traditional cutlets.
In this article, I want to share with you a recipe that is easy to prepare, rich in flavor, and ideal for a light dinner or a quick lunch.
Chickpeas, the stars of this preparation, are not only nutritious but also incredibly versatile in cooking. Rich in plant-based proteins, fiber, and vitamins, they are a great solution for those following a vegetarian or vegan diet, or for anyone looking to integrate more legumes into their diet.
The magic of this recipe lies in the combination of ingredients: soft and blended chickpeas, the addition of spices, and the crunchy texture achieved with the golden breading. Chickpea cutlets are not only delicious but also extremely customizable: you can enrich them with other spices or herbs of your choice to suit your taste or cook them in the oven or air fryer.
This dish is ideal for all occasions: from a quick weekday meal to an original appetizer to surprise guests at a special lunch.
Are you ready to discover how to prepare these irresistible chickpea cutlets?
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
- 18 oz cooked chickpeas
- ½ cup chickpea flour
- ½ cup cornstarch
- spices to taste (I use paprika and turmeric)
- 3 ½ tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ⅔ cup water
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- salt, breadcrumbs
Tools
Steps
Place the chickpeas, cornstarch, extra virgin olive oil, chickpea flour, salt, and spices in the blender.
Blend to obtain a thick and homogeneous mixture
With wet hands, take the mixture and form into cutlets.
In a bowl, prepare a batter by mixing flour, water, and salt
Dip the cutlets in the batter and then in the breadcrumbs
Fry in oil
Drain on absorbent paper
Enjoy!
