Tag: chia egg substitute

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

• INGREDIENTS
  • 1 c COOKED CHICKPEAS
  • 1 tsp MEAT SEASONING
  • 1 CLOVE GARLIC
  • 1/4 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.

PLANT FOOD FACTS

CHICKPEA (Garbanzo)

The chickpea, an annual legume, is high in protein.

PLANT FOOD FACTS

GARLIC

Garlic has been used as a traditional medicine as well as a food flavoring. It is a healthy and delicious addition to many dishes around the world. Its medicinal benefits for both cure and prevention require larger doses, which should be taken with the supervision and advice of a knowledgeable medical practitioner.

PLANT FOOD FACTS

CHIA SEED

Chia is a flowering plant in the mint family, native to central and southern Mexico and Guatemala. It is rich in calcium, phosphorous, and other minerals.