Vegan Lemon Garlic Chickpea Cakes

The preparation time for these Vegan Lemon Garlic Roasted Chickpea Cakes is only 40 minutes. Vegans will definitely have this snack without any feeling of guilt. The products for this recipe are simple to get and not too complicated. The tools that you will require are also decent in number. Preparing these Vegan Lemon Garlic Roasted Chickpea Cakes is not difficult either; you just need to follow the instructions carefully. The main ingredients for this recipe are basically chickpeas, garlic, and lemon, with other products too, which will make these cakes delicious and fulfilling

STATS:

• Portion size: 2 chickpea cakes
• Serving: 2 servings
• Number of calories: 180 kcal
• Prep time: 15 minutes
• Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired
• Course: Snack / Appetizer
• Diet: Vegan
• Cook time: 25 minutes
• Total time: 40 minutes

EQUIPMENT:

• Measuring cups & spoons
• Parchment paper
• Mixing bowl
• Baking tray
• Fork

INGREDIENTS:

• 1½ cups cooked chickpeas (drained & rinsed)
• 2 tbsp chickpea flour
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• One tsp lemon zest
• 2 garlic cloves (minced properly)
• Two tbsp chopped onion
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• Half tsp ground cumin
• ½ tsp salt
• Quarter tsp black (pepper)
• 1-2 tbsp water

INGREDIENT NOTES:

CHICKPEAS:

The core product for this snack is basically chickpeas. Cook them and then take out the excess water from them. After crushing the chickpeas, they will give a consistency similar to the cream. Another thing about these chickpeas is that they are nutritious as well. Lentils can be an alternative option to use in place of chickpeas.

CHICKPEA FLOUR:

As this recipe is vegan, we cannot use eggs for mixing and keeping the shape of these cakes. Rather, we will be using chickpea flour, which will work just fine and is also vegan-friendly. The taste of the cakes will also feel a little bit like nuts. Breadcrumbs will also work great for this purpose.

LEMON ZEST & JUICE:

These are the core elements in this vegan recipe, as the name has lemon in it. It will make the overall recipe fresh and tasty. Lemon zest will basically provide you with a great lemon scent in the cakes. Lime juice is a viable alternative option.

GARLIC:

For this vegan recipe, garlic is also the core item. The flavor of this snack will become savory and better than before. Garlic powder can be an alternative idea for this product if you desire to use it.

ONION:

The consistency of this snack will improve when we use onions. Spring onions can be another option to use.

PARSLEY:

Including some amount of parsley will definitely give your snacks a fresh element. The overall snack will feel lighter with the addition of parsley. Cilantro can be an alternative idea for this item.

SEASONINGS & SPICES:

All the seasonings and spices in this recipe will add a good taste and feeling overall. Other ideas include chili flakes or even paprika.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Warm your oven to 200°C.
2. The parchment needs to be arranged on the tray.
3. Take a bowl and include chickpeas in it.
4. Start crushing the cooked chickpeas with the use of a fork.
5. Also, include all the other items and mix them except for water.
6. Create a mixture from all the items and include a bit of water if you require.
7. Start making cake shapes from the mixture.
8. Arrange them on the tray properly.
9. Baking time for them is only 25 minutes.
10. Rest the baked cakes for a while and then enjoy them.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

• You can enjoy these cakes as a filling inside any vegan wrap.
• A salad will also work fine for pairing with these cakes.
• Steam some rice and have these cakes with it for a satisfying meal.

TIPS:

• While crushing the cooked chickpeas, be sure that there are some lumps remaining.
• A very soft mixture can be refrigerated before shaping the cakes.
• Parchment paper always comes in handy when baking such snacks, so that taking them out gets easier.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

• You can keep these cakes inside a tight vessel to chill for only 4 days.

FREEZER:

• You will need a freezer box to keep these baked cakes in for only 2 months.

FAQs:

Will there be any gluten present in this recipe?

• For this snack, we used chickpea flour, so there is no gluten.

Is it okay to meal prep this snack?

• For meal prepping, you can prepare this mix and refrigerate it for one whole day.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Calories: 180 kcal

Net carbs: 22 g

Total carbs: 30 g

Fiber: 8 g

Protein: 9 g

Iron: 2.8 g

Calcium: 55 g

Sodium: 420 g

Potassium: 320 g

Vitamin A: 180 IU