Chickpea Cakes With Tomato Jam

May 22, 2023May 22, 20230 0
Delicious Chickpea Cakes With Tomato Jam
in Appetizer

Prep

30 min

Cook

70 min

Ready In

100 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3 cups cooked chickpeas ( two 15 oz . cans , drained , rinsed and reserve some liquid )
1/2 cup green onion , minced
5 garlic cloves , minced
1/4 teaspoon minced rosemary
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 lemon , zest of
1/2 lemon , juice of
1 egg , lightly beaten
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs
1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds
oil , for shallow frying
sea salt , for finishing
1 1/2 lbs ripe tomatoes , cored , peeled and diced
1/2 cup finely diced white onion
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon very finely chopped fresh basil leaf
1/3 cup honey
1 teaspoon sea salt
3 dashes cayenne pepper
3 dashes fresh ground black pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
487
Sugar
31g
Fat
18g
These Chickpea Cakes With Tomato Jam are a unique and flavorful vegan appetizer. The cakes are made with mashed chickpeas, garlic, onions, and fragrant rosemary, then shaped into small patties and pan-fried until crispy. The tomato jam is a sweet and tangy topping that perfectly balances the savory chickpea cakes. These apps are perfect for a gathering with friends or as a light dinner with a side salad.

Instructions

1.In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, green onion, garlic, rosemary, salt, lemon zest, lemon juice, and egg.
2.Mix together flour, breadcrumbs, and sesame seeds in a separate bowl, then fold into chickpea mixture.
3.Add reserved liquid from chickpeas, a tablespoon at a time, if mixture is too dry.
4.Using a spoon, form mixture into small, flattened cakes.
5.Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and fry the cakes until golden on each side (2-3 minutes per side).
6.To make the tomato jam, combine tomatoes, white onion, lemon juice, basil, honey, salt, and cayenne pepper in a medium pot.
7.Bring mixture to a simmer and cook for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. The mixture should be thick and jam-like.
8.Allow both the cakes and jam to cool before serving.

PROS

These chickpea cakes are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a satisfying sesame crunch.

Tomato jam is a delicious and surprising condiment that pairs perfectly with the cakes.

CONS

Chickpea cakes are high in carbs and calories due to the flour and breadcrumbs.

Frying the cakes in oil also adds to the calorie count.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chickpeas are high in plant-based protein and fiber, making them great for digestive health.
Tomatoes are packed with vitamin C and lycopene, a nutrient that may help reduce the risk of cancer and heart disease.

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