Walnut Chickpea Basil Croquettes
Walnuts and chickpeas combine to make a firm croquettes with a lovely crust.
By Chef Laura Bonicelli
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
8 min
Total Time
23 min
Servings
6 servings
Ingredients
- 2 clovesgarlic (smashed)
- 1/2 medium onion (roughly chopped)
- 1 3/4 cupschickpeas (cooked until soft or canned)
- 1/4 cupchopped basil leaves
- 1/2 cupfresh bread crumbs
- 3/4 cupwalnuts - (toasted and chopped fairly fine)
- 3 large eggs (lightly beaten)
- 1 1/2 teaspoonsKosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoonscanola oil
Nutrition Facts
Per Serving (serves 6 servings)
* Nutritional information is estimated and may vary based on specific ingredients and preparation methods.
Instructions
- 1
In a food processor, pulse garlic and onion until chopped coarsely and evenly. Add chick peas, basil, and bread crumbs and pulse until just combined.
- 2
Transfer mixture to a bowl and stir in walnuts and egg. Stir in salt, tasting to adjust the amount. Add pepper to taste. Mix until well-combined.
- 3
Form mixture into 6 patties.
- 4
In a large, heavy-bottomed skillet, heat oil over moderate heat until hot but not smoking; cook patties until golden brown, about on each side.