Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Mediterranean Salad with Chickpea Patties

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Menu:
Mediterranean Salad with Chickpea Patties || Real Simple

Ingredients:
1 15.5-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed
1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 clove garlic, chopped
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
kosher salt and black pepper
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup low-fat yogurt
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
8 cups mixed greens
1 cup grape tomatoes
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
pita chips (optional)

Directions:

  1. In a food processor, pulse the chickpeas, parsley, garlic, cumin, and ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper until coarsely chopped and the mixture comes together when gently squeezed.
  2. Form the mixture into eight ½-inch-thick patties and coat with the flour, tapping off any excess.
  3. Heat the oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the patties, turning carefully, until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk the yogurt, lemon juice, and ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper.
  5. Divide the greens, tomatoes, onion, and chickpea patties among plates. Drizzle with the dressing and serve with the pita chips (if using).

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