Chickpea Cutlets Recipe

• 1 cup cooked chickpeas
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup vital wheat gluten
• 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup vegetable broth or water
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 cloves garlic, pressed or grated with a Microplane grater
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon Hungarian paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon dried rubbed sage
• Olive oil for pan frying

1. In a mixing bowl, mash the chickpeas together with the oil until no chickpeas are left.
2. Add the remaining ingredients and knead together for about 3 minutes, until strings of gluten have formed.
3. Preheat a large heavy-bottomed nonstick or cast iron skillet over medium heat.
4. Meanwhile, divide the cutlet dough into 4 equal pieces.
5. To form cutlets, knead each piece in your hand for a few moments and then flatten and stretch each one into a roughly 6 by 4 inch rectangular cutlet shape.
6. The easiest way to do this is to form a rectangle shape in your hands and then place the cutlets on a clean surface to flatten and stretch them.
7. Add a moderately thin layer of olive oil to the bottom of the pan.
8. Place the cutlets in the pan and cook on each side for 6 to 7 minutes.
9. Add more oil, if needed, when you flip the cutlets.
10. Theyre ready when lightly browned and firm to the touch.

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Taken from www.chowhound.com/recipes/chickpea-cutlets-11364 (may not work)