Effortless Make-Ahead Dinners
A flavorful and satisfying Middle Eastern-inspired dish featuring spiced vegetarian patties, perfect for make-ahead meal prep.
Ingredients
- 1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 0.5 cup bread crumbs panko preferred
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley chopped
- 0.25 cup fresh mint chopped
- 1 small onion grated
- 2 clove garlic minced
- 1 tsp cumin ground
- 0.5 tsp coriander ground
- 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper optional
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mash the chickpeas until mostly smooth.
- Add bread crumbs, parsley, mint, grated onion, minced garlic, cumin, coriander, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine.
- Form the mixture into elongated "kofta" shapes or small patties.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook kofta for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and heated through.
- Alternatively, bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway, or grill until cooked.
- Serve immediately or cool completely and store in an airtight container for meal prep.
Notes
Serve with warm pita bread, a fresh cucumber-yogurt sauce, or over a bed of couscous. Kofta can be pan-fried, baked, or grilled. Leftovers store well for up to 4 days.