To prepare a delicious chickpea and carrot puree, first, we need to ensure we have all the necessary ingredients on hand. This recipe is not only tasty but also healthy, offering a perfect combination of proteins and vitamins. We start with 400 grams of chickpeas, which can be either canned or pre-cooked. If you choose the dried chickpea option, make sure to soak them overnight and then boil them until soft.
Once we have the chickpeas ready, we drain them and place them in a large bowl. Using a blender or a masher, we turn the chickpeas into a smooth puree. It is important to achieve a uniform texture so that the puree is creamy and pleasant to taste. While the puree is still warm, we add two medium carrots, peeled and finely grated, which will bring natural sweetness and wonderful flavor to our dish.
To enhance the taste, we can also incorporate a crushed garlic clove, a teaspoon of ground cumin, salt, and pepper to taste. These spices will accentuate the flavor of the chickpeas and carrots, turning the puree into a savory dish. If we want a creamier texture, we can also add a little olive oil or tahini, which will provide a special taste.
After mixing all the ingredients, we form small patties from the mixture. It is important to shape them well so they hold together while cooking. In a heated skillet, we add oil over medium heat. When the oil is hot, we place the patties in the skillet, being careful not to overcrowd them. We fry them for about 5 minutes on each side until they become golden and crispy on the outside.
Once the patties are ready, we remove them onto a paper towel to absorb the excess oil. These chickpea and carrot patties can be served as an appetizer, accompanied by a yogurt sauce with mint, or as a main dish alongside a fresh salad. Enjoy your meal!
Once we have the chickpeas ready, we drain them and place them in a large bowl. Using a blender or a masher, we turn the chickpeas into a smooth puree. It is important to achieve a uniform texture so that the puree is creamy and pleasant to taste. While the puree is still warm, we add two medium carrots, peeled and finely grated, which will bring natural sweetness and wonderful flavor to our dish.
To enhance the taste, we can also incorporate a crushed garlic clove, a teaspoon of ground cumin, salt, and pepper to taste. These spices will accentuate the flavor of the chickpeas and carrots, turning the puree into a savory dish. If we want a creamier texture, we can also add a little olive oil or tahini, which will provide a special taste.
After mixing all the ingredients, we form small patties from the mixture. It is important to shape them well so they hold together while cooking. In a heated skillet, we add oil over medium heat. When the oil is hot, we place the patties in the skillet, being careful not to overcrowd them. We fry them for about 5 minutes on each side until they become golden and crispy on the outside.
Once the patties are ready, we remove them onto a paper towel to absorb the excess oil. These chickpea and carrot patties can be served as an appetizer, accompanied by a yogurt sauce with mint, or as a main dish alongside a fresh salad. Enjoy your meal!
Ingredients
600g canned chickpeas, 2 carrots, 2 celery stalks, 6 green onions, 2 teaspoons of ground cumin, 2 eggs, 100g breadcrumbs, parsley and fresh coriander, salt, pepper, 2 tablespoons of oil