Crispy Baked Chickpea Patties with Fresh Herbs

Crispy baked chickpea patties with fresh herbs are a healthier alternative to traditional burgers. After making these many times, I’ve discovered the trick to getting them perfectly crispy every time. The crispy exterior gives way to a tender, flavorful interior, filled with fresh herbs and spices. Serve them with my Easy Persian Noodle Soup for a comforting meal. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Persian Noodle Soup with Lentils and Fresh Herbs and Fresh Thai Mango Green Papaya Salad with Chili Lime Dressing.

What You'll Need for Crispy Baked Chickpea Patties with Fresh Herbs

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 1 can chickpeas
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
• 1 small onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Optional: Lettuce leaves
• Optional: Tomato slices
• Optional: Red onion slices
• Optional: Tahini sauce
• Optional: Hummus

How to Make Crispy Baked Chickpea Patties with Fresh Herbs

1. Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Prepare ingredients: Drain and rinse chickpeas. Finely chop onion, garlic, parsley, and cilantro. Combine all ingredients in a food processor and pulse until well combined.
3. Form patties: Form mixture into 8-10 patties, about 1/4 cup each. Place on prepared baking sheet.
4. Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway, until crispy and golden.

Storing & Reheating Crispy Baked Chickpea Patties with Fresh Herbs

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Make-ahead tip: Patties can be formed and refrigerated for up to 1 day before baking.

Freezing Crispy Baked Chickpea Patties with Fresh Herbs

Freeze cooked patties for up to 3 months. Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 15-20 minutes.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 10-15 minutes. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, then crisp in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 5 minutes.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For a spicy kick, add 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper to the mixture.
• Best substitution: Replace chickpeas with cannellini beans for a similar texture.
• Make-ahead: Patties can be frozen before or after cooking.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled.
• Troubleshooting: If patties are too dry, add a bit more olive oil or water to the mixture.

Crispy Baked Chickpea Patties with Fresh Herbs

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Prep

15 mins

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Cook

25 mins

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Total

40 mins

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Serves

8-10 patties

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Diet

Vegetarian

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 1 can chickpeas
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
• 1 small onion
• 2 cloves garlic

Seasonings

• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil

Optional Toppings

• Lettuce leaves
• Tomato slices
• Red onion slices
• Tahini sauce
• Hummus

Instructions

1. Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Prepare ingredients: Drain and rinse chickpeas. Finely chop onion, garlic, parsley, and cilantro. Combine all ingredients in a food processor and pulse until well combined.
3. Form patties: Form mixture into 8-10 patties, about 1/4 cup each. Place on prepared baking sheet.
4. Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway, until crispy and golden.

Notes

• Chef tip: For a spicy kick, add 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper to the mixture.
• Best substitution: Replace chickpeas with cannellini beans for a similar texture.
• Make-ahead: Patties can be frozen before or after cooking.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled.
• Troubleshooting: If patties are too dry, add a bit more olive oil or water to the mixture.

Storage

• Fridge: Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
• Freezer: Freeze cooked patties for up to 3 months. Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 15-20 minutes.
• Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 10-15 minutes.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, then crisp in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 5 minutes.
• Make ahead: Patties can be formed and refrigerated for up to 1 day before baking.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 120
• Protein: 6g
• Fat: 4g
• Carbs: 18g
• Fiber: 4g
• Sugar: 2g
• Sodium: 280mg
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sat. Fat: 0.5g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

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A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Crispy Baked Chickpea Patties with Fresh Herbs and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!