Looking for an idea for homemade mini vegetarian burgers that everyone will enjoy? These chickpea medallions are the perfect solution! An easy, budget-friendly and protein-rich recipe, ideal for those following a vegetarian diet or simply wanting to cut down on meat without giving up taste. Make them for a light dinner, as a tasty main course or use them to stuff a super-flavorful vegetarian burger. They’re also great for getting kids to eat legumes! Discover them now: they’re not fried, ready in minutes and perfect to take to work.
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Budget-friendly
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Cooking time: 8 Minutes
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
With these ingredients you will get about 14/15 medallions. Double the quantities to make more!
- 1 1/2 cups cooked (boiled) chickpeas
- 1 egg
- 1 slice white sandwich bread (pancarrè)
- 1 shallot
- 3 1/2 tbsp breadcrumbs
- 1 pinch salt
- to taste black pepper
Tools
- Tritatutto
Steps
Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, with a rich flavor that makes them a tasty and healthy dish. Let’s prepare them together!
First, drain the chickpeas from their cooking liquid, place them in a bowl and mash them with a fork or a food processor until you obtain a puree-like consistency.
Add the egg.
Add the slice of sandwich bread.
Add the shallot (finely chopped).
And finally add the breadcrumbs.
Mix until a compact dough forms, season with salt and, if you like, add a grind of black pepper.
Form medallions about 3/4–1 1/4 inches (2–3 cm) in diameter and about 3/8 inch (1 cm) thick.
You can cook them without any fat on a preheated griddle. Wait at least 2 minutes before flipping them so they will release more easily.
Alternatively, you can fry them in a non-stick pan in which you have heated a little extra virgin olive oil. Cook the chickpea medallions over medium-high heat for about 3-4 minutes per side or until they become golden and crispy.
Serve them as you prefer, perhaps accompanied by a fresh salad or inside a sandwich.
Enjoy!
Tips
These medallions are perfect if your child is reluctant to eat chickpeas… And as everyone knows, chickpeas and legumes in general are recommended during growth phases as they are a source of iron and other valuable nutrients.
The texture is great and they are much appreciated by children… Try them to believe it!!!
