5 from 135 votes
Garbanzo Beans Croquettes
Garbanzo Beans Croquettes are pan-fried patties made from mashed garbanzo beans combined with onion, egg, gruyere cheese, parsley, and garlic, bound with breadcrumbs for texture. Served with a fresh tahini sauce, these croquettes have a crisp exterior and a savory, creamy interior, ideal as a snack or appetizer.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
24
croquettes
Calories:
89 kcal
Course:
Appetizer, Dinner
Cuisine:
French, Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 16 ounces garbanzo beans
- ⅓ cup yellow onion finely chopped
- 1 egg
- ¾ cup gruyere cheese grated
- 4 tablespoons parsley chopped
- 1 garlic minced, clove
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
TAHINI SAUCE
- 2 tablespoons Italian parsley finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons tahini sauce
- 2 tablespoons water hot
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 garlic minced, clove
- black pepper to taste
- salt to taste
Instructions
- In the bowl of a food processor mix the garbanzo beans, onions, egg, gruyere cheese, oregano, garlic and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Mix until you reach a thick paste. Transfer to a bowl and add the breadcrumbs. Season with salt and pepper and let it rest for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile prepare the tahini sauce by adding all the ingredients in a bowl and season to desired taste.
- Slightly wet your hands and grab one spoonful of the garbanzo mix. Roll it and then slightly flatten. You can also use an ice cream scooper, roll and flatten.
- In a large skillet heat, add the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and fry the croquettes 2 minutes approximately on each side. Transfer to a paper towel to drain any oil excess.
- Serve the croquettes with the sauce.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
89kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Trans Fat
0.001g
(0%)
Cholesterol
11mg
(4%)
Sodium
51mg
(2%)
Potassium
81mg
(2%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
139IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
60mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24 croquettes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 89
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 89kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.001g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 51mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 81mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 139IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.