Chickpea Cutlets

Name: Chickpea Cutlets
Ingredients: 1 cup cooked chickpeas; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 cup vital wheat gluten; 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs; 1/4 cup vegetable broth or 1/4 cup water; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 garlic cloves (pressed or grated); 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon Hungarian paprika; 1/4 teaspoon dried rubbed sage; olive oil, for pan frying

12 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1 cup cooked chickpeas
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup vital wheat gluten
1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
1/4 cup vegetable broth or 1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 garlic cloves (pressed or grated)
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon Hungarian paprika
1/4 teaspoon dried rubbed sage
olive oil, for pan frying

Directions

1

Mash the chickpeas and oil together until no whole chickpeas remain.
2

Add remaining ingredients and knead for 3 minutes until strings of gluten have formed.
3

Preheat large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
4

Divide dough into four equal pieces. Flatten each piece and stretch to roughly 4x6 inches.
5

Add a thin layer of olive oil to to the pan. Place cutlets in the pan and cook on each side for 6 to 7 minutes. They are ready when lightly brown and firm to the touch.