Mediterranean Salad With Chickpea Patties

By á-8497

Real Simple April 2009

Hands-On Time: 20m
Total Time: 20m

Ingredients

• 1 15.5-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed
• 1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• kosher salt and black pepper
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup low-fat yogurt (preferably Greek)
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 8 cups mixed greens
• 1 cup grape tomatoes
• 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
• pita chips (optional)

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 40mins
Adapted from realsimple.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a food processor, pulse the chickpeas, parsley, garlic, cumin, and ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper until coarsely chopped and the mixture comes together when gently squeezed.

2. Form the mixture into eight ½-inch-thick patties and coat with the flour, tapping off any excess.

3. Heat the oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the patties, turning carefully, until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side.

4. In a small bowl, whisk the yogurt, lemon juice, and ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper.

5. Divide the greens, tomatoes, onion, and chickpea patties among plates. Drizzle with the dressing and serve with the pita chips (if using).