Crispy Baked Chickpea Patties with Fresh Herbs – Better Than Takeout

Crispy Baked Chickpea Patties with Fresh Herbs – The perfect appetizer or light dinner, these patties are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and packed with fresh herb flavor. After making these many times, I discovered the trick to getting them perfectly crispy every time. Keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Creamy Moroccan Sweet Potato Soup with Chickpeas and Hearty Irish Vegetarian Stew Recipe for Comforting Dinner.

What You'll Need for Crispy Baked Chickpea Patties with Fresh Herbs – Better Than Takeout

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 1 can chickpeas
• 1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup fresh mint
• 1/4 cup red onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 egg
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
• Optional: Tahini sauce
• Optional: Hummus
• Optional: Lemon wedges
• Optional: Fresh parsley or cilantro

How to Make Crispy Baked Chickpea Patties with Fresh Herbs – Better Than Takeout

1. Prepare ingredients: Drain and rinse chickpeas. Finely chop herbs, garlic, and red onion. Combine chickpeas, breadcrumbs, herbs, garlic, onion, egg, oil, and seasonings in a food processor. Pulse until combined but still slightly chunky.
2. Form patties: Wet your hands and form the mixture into 12 equal patties, about 1/4 cup each. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
3. Chill and bake: Chill patties in the fridge for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake patties for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway, until crispy and golden.

Storing & Reheating Crispy Baked Chickpea Patties with Fresh Herbs – Better Than Takeout

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days. Make-ahead tip: Make the patty mixture up to a day ahead. Store in the fridge until ready to bake.

Freezing Crispy Baked Chickpea Patties with Fresh Herbs – Better Than Takeout

Freeze uncooked patties for up to 2 months. Bake from frozen, adding a few minutes to cooking time.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat in the oven at 375°F (190°C) for 10-15 minutes. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 30-60 seconds, then crisp in the oven for 5 minutes.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For a spicy kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the mixture.
• Best substitution: Substitute canned chickpeas with cooked dried chickpeas or other beans like white beans or cannellini.
• Make-ahead: Cook patties ahead and reheat in the oven before serving.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or halved.
• Troubleshooting: If patties are falling apart, add more breadcrumbs or an egg to the mixture.

Crispy Baked Chickpea Patties with Fresh Herbs – Better Than Takeout

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Prep

15 minutes

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Cook

25 minutes

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Total

40 minutes

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Serves

12 patties

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Diet

Vegetarian

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 1 can chickpeas
• 1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup fresh mint
• 1/4 cup red onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 egg
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Seasonings

• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)

Optional Toppings

• Tahini sauce
• Hummus
• Lemon wedges
• Fresh parsley or cilantro

Instructions

1. Prepare ingredients: Drain and rinse chickpeas. Finely chop herbs, garlic, and red onion. Combine chickpeas, breadcrumbs, herbs, garlic, onion, egg, oil, and seasonings in a food processor. Pulse until combined but still slightly chunky.
2. Form patties: Wet your hands and form the mixture into 12 equal patties, about 1/4 cup each. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
3. Chill and bake: Chill patties in the fridge for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake patties for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway, until crispy and golden.

Notes

• Chef tip: For a spicy kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the mixture.
• Best substitution: Substitute canned chickpeas with cooked dried chickpeas or other beans like white beans or cannellini.
• Make-ahead: Cook patties ahead and reheat in the oven before serving.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or halved.
• Troubleshooting: If patties are falling apart, add more breadcrumbs or an egg to the mixture.

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days.
• Freezer: Freeze uncooked patties for up to 2 months. Bake from frozen, adding a few minutes to cooking time.
• Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 375°F (190°C) for 10-15 minutes.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 30-60 seconds, then crisp in the oven for 5 minutes.
• Make ahead: Make the patty mixture up to a day ahead. Store in the fridge until ready to bake.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 110
• Protein: 5g
• Fat: 4g
• Carbs: 16g
• Fiber: 3g
• Sugar: 2g
• Sodium: 280mg
• Cholesterol: 15mg
• Sat. Fat: 0.5g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

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A Warm Final Note

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