Easy Spinach Chickpea Cakes Recipe (2024)

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Last updated on February 20th, 2024 at 08:29 pm

Got some canned chickpeas? You need to make these easy spinach chickpea cakes – they’re so delicious and ready in no time! This healthy chickpea recipe is great for lunch or dinner with some salad and hummus or for a snack!

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Easy Spinach Chickpea Cakes

I guess it’s a surprise to really nobody, that the one thing I filled my house with last month was paranoia and canned chickpeas. Well, not canned, the ones I got were in a jar. Not just the pantry, I’ve got some in the closet too. Not skeletons, chickpeas. Some under the bed too. And behind the toilet. Chickpeas everywhere.

I mean, you can make everything you need in life using chickpeas…You can make hummus, you can make a salad, you can make blondies, you can make falafel, you can make a necklace, probably even toilet paper…everything.

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How To Make Spinach Chickpea Cakes

I am not an inventor who knows how to make whipped cream out of chickpea’s sweat, so I took a more obvious path with my chickpeas. I made them into patties. Burgers, chickpea cakes, non-authentic falafels that people would spit on me if I call them that.

So, I rinsed and drained those chickpeas, which after watching that video I know is a rookie mistake…I could’ve used that snotty water to make myself some whipped cream.

I have to warn you, this next step seems pretty violent, but it really is okay. In the next scene, you take out a fork or a masher and mash the soul out of those chickpeas until you get a thick and chunky mix. It’s okay, because once rinsed and drained, canned chickpeas don’t feel a thing. You could also use a food processor, if you’re a sensitive soul and want to get it over with quickly.

Next, you chop up some vegetables, you grate a lonely carrot, throw some magical dust or spices if you don’t have dust, crack an egg and your fingers and then mix everything together. Mix, mix, mix and never, ever give up. You’re a machine. A food processor. Keep this in mind, while you’re mixing and your arm feels like it’s gonna fall off, because that’s the most exercise you’ve done in two weeks.

You’ll get a chunky delicious mixture, which you will want to eat, but I recommend you resist that urge, because Salmonella is still out there waiting for us to make a mistake and shake things up our digestive tract.

Then use your hands to form the patties and cook them in a non-stick pan with some oil on both sides until golden-brown. Then eat.

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Storing And Meal Prep

If I were to meal prep these, I would double the recipe as they were enough for 2 hungry people for two days. No more. You want a chickpea spinach cake on day 3 – you’re left with memories. Yum, I’m gonna have a memory for lunch today. What are you going to order in the fancy restaurant called home?

Look at these pictures, you know why the chickpea patties look like they’ve seen better days? It’s because they have. It was the day before. Yes, honestly, these were best the first day. After that, they, like many other things that aren’t diamonds lose their charm and get dense and cold. If that happens – heat them up in the oven and they’re great again.

A friend of mine told me her mom always made uncooked falafels and froze them, I wonder whether these would work as well. Why not, right? What a fun TED talk, should definitely put it on my list.

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Bonus tip: It’s a well-known fact that chickpea cakes are pretty social. They like to mix and mingle, walk around and don’t respect other’s boundaries, which as we know, is currently frowned upon. Therefore, be quick. Catch them when they least expect it, put them in an airtight container and get them to the fridge. They get less active when they’re cold.


More Easy Chickpea Recipes:

I hope you enjoy the easy spinach chickpea cakes! Some readers have suggested you might need to add another egg. The recipe worked for me with one egg, but the consistency can depend on how well you’ve mashed the chickpeas, so if you feel the cakes aren’t holding together as well as you wish, put 2 eggs to be on the safe side. For more healthy chickpea recipes, check these out:

  • Mashed Chickpea Salad
  • Mediterranean Chickpea Wraps
  • Easy Hummus Recipe

Yield: 12

Easy Spinach Chickpea Cakes

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These easy spinach chickpea cakes are super delicious! This is a healthy chickpea recipe that is great for lunch, dinner or snack!

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 cups canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • Bunch basil
  • Bunch parsley
  • 1 cup spinach
  • 1 egg*
  • 1 carrot, grated
  • ½ onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/3 tsp salt or to taste
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • oil for frying

Instructions

  1. Mash chickpeas in a bowl and chop all other vegetables and small. Add all ingredients to the bowl, except the oil and mix until combined.
  2. Form patties and fry in a non-stick pan on both sides at medium-high until golden-brown.
  3. Take out and serve with a salad and hummus or this garlicky avocado sauce.

Notes

*Some readers have suggested you might need to add another egg to the mixture. The recipe worked for me with one egg, but the consistency can depend on how well your chickpeas have been cooked and how you've mashed them. So either try making a few patties with one egg and if it doesn't hold - add another one to the mixture, or put 2 eggs to be on the safe side.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

12

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 65Total Fat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 151mgCarbohydrates: 8gFiber: 3gSugar: 2gProtein: 3g

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FAQs

What do chickpeas replace in baking? ›

To replace one egg, simply mix 3 tablespoons of chickpea flour with 3 tablespoons of water until you have a thick and creamy mixture.

Why use chickpeas in baking? ›

But chickpea flour, Love explains, "is a naturally dense flour, and because of that denseness, and its innate binding tendencies, it lends baked goods a sturdy yet tender texture when mixed with other gluten-free flours. So, for quick breads, muffins, and cakes, it holds up extremely well."

Are canned chickpeas the same as cooked chickpeas? ›

Canned chickpeas are pre-cooked chickpeas. You can eat canned chickpeas straight out of the can! (Just be sure to rinse them off before chowing down to wash out excess sodium) Otherwise, you can roast them or turn them into any number of delicious dishes, like these here.

Are garbanzo beans and chickpeas the same thing? ›

The honest answer—there's no difference between chickpeas and garbanzo beans. They're just two (of many) different names for the same type of pulse. (Pulses are basically seeds of legume plants.)

Is chickpea flour just ground chickpeas? ›

Chickpea flour is known as garam flour or garbanzo bean flour and it is made by grinding dried chickpeas. A staple in Indian and Pakistani cuisine, chickpea flour is commonly found in Asian and Middle Eastern groceries, but you can also make it yourself at home with a spice grinder or coffee grinder.

Are canned chickpeas healthy? ›

Great news! Both canned and dried varieties of chickpeas are nutritious! When purchasing canned varieties, look for those labeled "no salt added" or "low in sodium." Overall, beans are budget-friendly, but dried can often be less expensive and also more flavorful than canned.

Do you have to soak chickpeas before baking? ›

No, you don't have to soak your chickpeas before cooking . . . but it makes the beans cook much faster. It can take up to twice the time if you don't soak them first. Also, soaking may help remove some of the phytic acid found in dry beans.

Can you replace flour with chickpeas? ›

You can usually substitute half the amount of plain flour in a recipe for chickpea flour. But, be warned, it can suck up a lot of moisture, so it may not be right for every recipe – especially if you're making a cake or bread.

How do you substitute chickpeas for eggs in baking? ›

The Formula. Three tablespoons of aquafaba is equivalent to about one whole egg, while two tablespoons of aquafaba is equivalent to about one egg white. Keep in mind that a can of chickpeas yields about 1/2 to 3/4 cup of this liquid, so about eight to 12 tablespoons.

What does cooking chickpeas in baking soda do? ›

The chickpeas are sautéed with baking soda for a few minutes, before dumping in the water to simmer the chickpeas. The baking soda makes the water more alkaline, which softens the chickpeas more quickly by weakening their pectic bonds.

Can I replace meat with chickpeas? ›

Use Chickpeas Instead of Chicken or Turkey‍

Roughly mashed, chickpeas can stand in for poultry in your favorite sandwich salads. Blended with breadcrumbs, they can be turned into mouth watering burgers and kid-friendly nuggets. You can also just add them whole to recipes for soups and curries.

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