Chickpea medallions are a delicious vegetarian alternative to classic meat burgers. These medallions are primarily made with chickpeas and are perfect for a light dinner or as an appetizer. Plus, they are quick and easy to prepare.
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
With these ingredients, you’ll get about 14/15 medallions. Double the quantities to make more!
- 9 oz cooked, boiled chickpeas
- 1 egg
- 1 slice sandwich bread
- 1 shallot
- 0.9 oz breadcrumbs
- 1 pinch salt
- to taste black pepper
Tools
- Chopper
Steps
Crunchy 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 water, place them in a bowl, and mash them with a fork or a chopper until you get a consistency similar to puree.
Add the egg.
The sandwich bread.
The shallot.
And finally, the breadcrumbs.
Mix until a compact dough forms, adjust the salt, and if you like, add a grind of black pepper.
Form medallions about 1-1.5 inches in diameter and 0.4 inches thick.
You can cook them without fats on a preheated grill. Wait at least 2 minutes before turning them, so they detach more easily.
Or you can fry them in a non-stick pan where you’ve heated some extra virgin olive oil. Cook the chickpea medallions over medium-high heat for about 3-4 minutes per side or until golden and crispy.
You can serve them as you like, maybe accompanied by a fresh salad or inside a sandwich.
Enjoy your meal!
Advice
These medallions are perfect if your child is reluctant to eat chickpeas… And as we know, chickpeas and all legumes in general are recommended during growth, as they are a source of iron and other precious nutrients.
The texture is excellent and they are very much appreciated by children… Try it to believe!!!
