Chickpea Croquettes [recipe]

Delicious chickpea croquettes can be fried without oil in a non-stick skillet or baked at 400º F for 12-15 minutes.

PREPARATIONINGREDIENTS
PREP 15 min1 c COOKED CHICKPEAS
COOK 10 min MEDIUM HEAT1 tsp MEAT SEASONING
FOOD PROCESSOR / NON-STICK SKILLET1 CLOVE GARLIC
SERVES 21/4 c ONION, COARSELY CHOPPED
1 Tbsp CHIA SEED, SOAKED 30 minutes in 1/2 c WATER
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Place CHICKPEAS, CHIA mixture, MEAT SEASONING, GARLIC, and ONION in food processor and mix until chickpeas have the desired consistency. (I like mine chopped coarsely to give the croquettes texture.)
2. Taste the mixture for salt and seasoning.
3. Stir in the CORN MEAL and shape the mixture into patties. Dip the patties into additional CORN MEAL before frying.
4. Place the patties into the preheated skillet and fry over medium heat. Turn until both sides are crisp and golden brown.