Chickpea Cutlets
Just in time for Thanksgiving, a delicious meat alternative!
These cutlets in no way resemble turkey, but they are reminiscent of a chicken patty. Which means, you can now eat vegan chicken and waffles! You’re welcome world!
I paired my cutlets with mashed potatoes and onion gravy. I was just missing the salad, rolls, stuffing, pumpkin pie, and Thanksgiving would have made an early appearance at our house. My kids were hesitant to eat these at first, whining and questioning “what is that” followed by “ewwww chickpeas” but they all had seconds, which is called winning in the vegan world.
Chickpea Cutlets
These chickpea cutlets are a great and yummy meat alternative that is easy to make. It's packed with protein and fiber to keep you full too!
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Ingredients
- 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2-3 cloves of garlic
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup vital wheat gluten
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1/4 cup vegetable broth or water
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp sage
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a pan with parchment or a silicone mat.
- Using a food processor, blend the chickpeas, oil, garlic, and bread crumbs. Transfer to a mixing bowl and add wheat gluten, soy sauce, broth, thyme, paprika, and sage. Mix with hands (knead in bowl) until the gluten forms strands.
- Shape cutlets, I roll mine into 6 balls and then flatten them out. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake for 20 minutes, flip and bake for 10-15 more minutes.
- Pair with your favorite sauce, BBQ, mustard, gravy, etc. and enjoy!
- Recipe adapted from Veganomicon
Servings: 6
