Chickpea & Spinach Protein Patties

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cup cooked chickpeas
• 1 cup packed spinach
• ½ small red onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic
• ½ cup cooked quinoa or oat flour
• 2 tbsp nutritional yeast (hello B12 & cheesy vibes)
• 2 tbsp tahini or hummus
• 1 tsp cumin
• Salt & pepper to taste
• 1 tbsp olive oil for cooking
• ½ tsp chili flakes

Directions

1. Blend the base: Add chickpeas, spinach, onion, garlic, tahini, and spices to a food processor. Pulse until combined but still slightly chunky.
2. Mix it up: Stir in the quinoa (or oat flour) and nutritional yeast. The mix should be thick enough to form patties—if too wet, add more quinoa or oats.
3. Shape & sizzle: Form 8 mini patties. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat and cook patties for about 4–5 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
4. Serve it hot: Stack on a whole grain bun, toss on a salad, or wrap it in a collard green with avocado and hot sauce.

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