Chickpea and Corn Patties

By Hklbrries

This is a terrific healthy alternative to a classic burger, or just a great vegetarian meal. Serve with salsa or on a bun with aioli sauce or your favorite condiments. The flavor will surprise you!

Ingredients

• 2 tsp olive oil
• 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 tsp thyme
• 1 can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained
• 1/4 cup fresh breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup instant oats, uncooked
• 2 tbsp cornmeal
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 4 tsp cornmeal
• Cooking spray

Details

Servings 8

Preparation

Step 1

Saute corn, onion and thyme in 1 tsp olive oil in large nonstick skillet over medium high heat.

Place corn mixture, chickpeas, breadcrumbs, oats, 2 tbsp cornmeal, salt and cayenne pepper in food processor. Pulse 8 times or until combined and chunky.

Divide mixture into 8 portions, shaping into a 1/2-inch patty.

Dredge patties in remaining cornmeal. Heat 1/2 tsp oil in skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Cook each patty 5 minutes, and then carefully turn over. Cook another 4 minutes until golden.