Description
Delicious and healthy Chickpea Sweet Potato Patties that are quick to prepare and perfect as a snack or meal addition. These vegetarian patties combine mashed sweet potatoes and chickpeas with flavorful spices and parmesan, pan-fried to a golden crisp. They are versatile, easy to make, and suitable for meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 cans chickpeas 15 oz each — drained and rinsed
- 1 medium sweet potato about 9 oz raw
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
- ⅓ cup grated parmesan
- 1 large egg
- ½ red onion finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic grated
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil for cooking the fritters
Instructions
- Mash the Base: Pierce the sweet potato with a fork and microwave for about 7 minutes until soft. Cut it in half and scoop out the flesh into a large bowl. Add the drained and rinsed chickpeas and mash together with a potato masher, leaving some chunks for texture.
- Add Flavor and Binders: Mix in the all-purpose flour, grated parmesan, egg, finely chopped red onion, grated garlic, dried oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir well until everything binds. Add more flour if the mixture feels too wet.
- Shape and Cook: Form small patties using about 2-3 tablespoons of the mixture each. Heat olive oil in a nonstick pan over medium heat and cook patties for 3 to 4 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through.
- Alternative Cooking Methods: Optional baking at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes or air frying at 375°F (190°C) for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway for a lighter result.
- Serve: Serve warm with Greek yogurt, tzatziki, or a fresh salad. Enjoy as a snack, in wraps, or meal prep for lunch or dinner.
Notes
- Drain chickpeas well to keep the mixture firm and easy to shape.
- Don’t overmash to retain some texture in the patties.
- Add flour as needed if the mixing feels too wet or sticky.
- Use a nonstick pan for even browning with minimal oil.
- Baking or air frying are great alternatives for a lower-fat version.
- Add fresh herbs like parsley or basil to enhance the flavor.
- Pair with dips such as Greek yogurt, tzatziki, or feta dip.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Substitutions: use cooked dried chickpeas, swap sweet potato with pumpkin or butternut squash, gluten-free flours like chickpea or oat flour, replace parmesan with feta or nutritional yeast, use flax or chia egg for vegan option, substitute onion with shallots or green onions, garlic powder instead of fresh garlic, and use avocado or vegetable oil instead of olive oil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 2 patties)
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
