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Zucchini Patty Sandwiches

This zucchini-chickpea sandwich takes its inspiration from falafel. It is filling enough for dinner, and satisfies meat-eaters and vegetarians.
Whole Living, September 2011
  • Yield Serves 8
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Ingredients

  • 1 15.5-oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
  • 1 zucchini, grated
  • 1 small red onion, grated
  • 1 egg, lightly whisked
  • 1 teaspoon coarse salt
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4 whole-wheat pitas, toasted
  • 1 cup low-fat Greek yogurt
  • 8 leaves tender lettuce
  • 1 cup fresh mint leaves

Directions

  1. Mash chickpeas in a bowl until smooth. Stir in breadcrumbs, zucchini, onion, egg, and salt. Form into eight 4-by-1/2-inch patties.

  2. Saute patties in oil until golden and crisp, 2 to 3 minutes per side.

  3. Halve pitas and stuff with patties, yogurt, lettuce, and mint.

Recipe Reviews

  • Marsha Gladhart
    16 Sep, 2012

    This is a wonderful recipe. I had an opened can of Cannellini beans so I used those which made it a bit milder I'm sure but I will make this recipe again and again!

  • Epifurious
    15 Jul, 2012

    I added a bit of lemon pepper seasoning to the mix - these were a healthier alternative to fried falafel. Paired with a yogurt and mint sauce. http://epifurious.tumblr.com/post/22632142932/chickpea-and-zucchini-patties

  • McGbee
    6 Mar, 2012

    I made these patties for dinner and was happy with the results. I used roasted garlic breadcrumbs and omitted the salt. Also, I used my immersion blend for the chickpeas instead of mashing. The onion was difficult to grate - I ended up with mushy onion juice but this was fine as the flavor was there and the onion added moisture to the mix. Finally, I skipped the pita and laid the patties over a bed of spinach, added a squeeze of lemon juice, a dollop of Greek yogurt and a drizzle of balsamic.