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