Chickpea and minced meat cutlets
4 servings
30 minutes
Chickpea and meat patties are an unusual and hearty dish that combines the rich flavor of meat with the nutty undertones of chickpeas. Historically, such patties emerged as a way to diversify traditional meat dishes by adding plant ingredients for greater nutrition and originality. Chickpeas, rich in protein and fiber, give the patties a unique texture and slight crumbly quality. The flavor is enhanced with aromatic herbs, onions, and garlic, while a mix of peppers adds spiciness. These patties are perfect for serving with vegetable sides, fresh salads, or sauces based on sour cream and herbs. This versatile dish can be used as a main course for lunch or dinner or as a filling for burgers or sandwiches.
1
Soak the chickpeas overnight in plenty of water.
- Chickpeas: 200 g
2
Drain the water and grind the chickpeas using a meat grinder or blender.
- Chickpeas: 200 g
3
Peel the onion and garlic, then grate them (or chop very finely).
- Onion: 1 piece
- Garlic: 2 cloves
4
Mix the minced meat with onion, garlic, chickpea mixture, finely chopped greens, and egg. Mix well.
- Ground meat: 300 g
- Onion: 1 piece
- Garlic: 2 cloves
- Chickpeas: 200 g
- Green: 1 bunch
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
- Salt: to taste
- Mix of peppers: to taste
5
Shape the patties, coat them in flour, and fry on both sides until cooked.
- Wheat flour: 50 g
- Vegetable oil: 50 ml