Garbanzo Beans Croquettes
It can be made ahead of time and enjoyed at room temperature or just off the griddle. I guarantee you it will not disappoint you
Ingredients
- 16 ounces garbanzo beans
- ⅓ cup yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 egg
- ¾ cup grated gruyere cheese
- 4 tablespoons parsley, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- salt and pepper, to taste
TAHINI SAUCE
- 2 tablespoons Italian parsley, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons tahini sauce
- 2 tablespoons hot water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In the bowl of a food processor mix the garbanzo beans, onions, egg, gruyere cheese, oregano, garlic and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Mix until you reach a thick paste. Transfer to a bowl and add the breadcrumbs. Season with salt and pepper and let it rest for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile prepare the tahini sauce by adding all the ingredients in a bowl and season to desired taste.
- Slightly wet your hands and grab one spoonful of the garbanzo mix. Roll it and then slightly flatten. You can also use an ice cream scooper, roll and flatten.
- In a large skillet heat, add the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and fry the croquettes 2 minutes approximately on each side. Transfer to a paper towel to drain any oil excess.
- Serve the croquettes with the sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 89kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 51mg | Potassium: 81mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 139IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 1mg
Giangi's Kitchen provides nutritional information, but these figures should be considered estimates, as a registered dietician does not calculate them.