Chickpea and Coriander Cakes Recipe

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Chickpea and Coriander Cakes
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Directions:

  1. In a blender or food processor, process the chick-peas until smooth.
  2. Add the garlic, scallions, cumin and ground coriander.
  3. Process again until well combined.
  4. Spoon the mixture into a bowl and stir in the chili, fresh cilantro, egg and flour. Mix well and season with salt and pepper. If the mixture is very soft add a little more flour.
  5. Chill about 30 minutes to firm the mixture.
  6. **To make cucumber and yogurt dip, place cucumber in a colander, sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and leave to drain 30 minutes.
  7. Pat dry with paper towels and place in a bowl.
  8. Stir in the yogurt and garlic and season with pepper.***(bottom of directions for dip recipe)
  9. With floured hands, shape the chick-pea mixture into 12 cakes.
  10. In a skillet, heat the oil and fry the cakes 2 to 3 minutes on each side, until crisp and golden.
  11. Drain on paper towels.
  12. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with the dip.
  13. Makes 4 servings.
  14. ****Cucumber & Yogurt Dip*****.
  15. 1/2 cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced.
  16. 2/3 cup Greek yogurt.
  17. 1 clove garlic, crushed.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 52.62 Kcal (220 kJ)
Calories from fat 13.88 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.54g 2%
Cholesterol 35.34mg 12%
Sodium 17.7mg 1%
Potassium 68.82mg 1%
Total Carbs 7.23g 2%
Sugars 0.61g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1.15g 5%
Protein 2.91g 6%
Vitamin C 3.2mg 5%
Iron 32.2mg 179%
Calcium 29.8mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 152.81 Kcal (640 kJ)
Calories from fat 40.31 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.48g 2%
Cholesterol 102.63mg 12%
Sodium 51.4mg 1%
Potassium 199.86mg 1%
Total Carbs 20.99g 2%
Sugars 1.77g 2%
Dietary Fiber 3.35g 5%
Protein 8.46g 6%
Vitamin C 9.2mg 5%
Iron 93.4mg 179%
Calcium 86.5mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 1
    Points
  • 1
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • good source of fiber

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