Panko-Crusted Chickpea Patties

Roasted New Potatoes and Asparagus
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Ingredients

  • ½ cup coarsely chopped hearts of palm
  • 1 (15-oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 Tbsp olive-oil mayonnaise
  • ½ tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • ½ tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • ¾ cup panko breadcrumbs (preferably whole wheat), divided
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • ⅓ cup tzatziki sauce

Instructions

  1. Squeeze hearts of palm dry using paper towels. Process chickpeas, cheese, mayonnaise, mustard, lemon zest, seasoning, and egg in a food processor until finely chopped, scraping sides as needed. Gently fold in hearts of palm and 6 Tbsp panko.
  2. Shape chickpea mixture into 6 patties. Place 6 Tbsp panko in a shallow bowl. Dredge patties in panko, pressing gently to adhere.
  3. Cook patties in hot oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat 3 to 4 minutes per side or until golden and firm. Serve patties with tzatziki sauce.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • ¾ lb new potatoes, quartered
  • 1½ Tbsp olive oil, divided
  • ¼ tsp salt, divided
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ¾ lb asparagus, trimmed
  • 2 Tbsp sliced almonds

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F. Toss together potatoes, 1 Tbsp oil, ⅛ tsp salt, pepper, and garlic on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until potatoes are almost tender.
  2. Toss asparagus with ½ Tbsp oil and ⅛ tsp salt. Stir potatoes and add asparagus. Bake 5 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender. Sprinkle nuts over asparagus before serving.

Nutritional Information

Main Side Total
Servings 3 3
Calories
375
176
551
Fat (g) 21 9 30
Sat. Fat (g) 5 1 6
Protein (g) 15 4 19
Carb (g) 35 22 57
Fiber (g) 7 4 11
Sodium (mg) 712 217 929

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