Goat's Cheese, Herb & Lemon Patties

Goat's Cheese, Herb & Lemon Patties
  • Author: Anonymous

Wholesome Chickpea and Potato Patties with a zesty kick of lemon and creamy goat's cheese. These crispy on the outside, tender on the inside patties are bursting with flavors and make for a delightful meal.

— Constant Cookbook

Ingredients

  • 2 x 400g cans chickpeas , drained
  • 1 small onion , very finely chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves , finely chopped
  • 500g mashed potatoes (700g/1lb 9oz potatoes), mashed with 25g/1oz butter
  • finely grated zest of 2 lemons
  • juice of ½ lemon
  • 50g fresh parmesan , finely grated
  • 1 egg , beaten
  • 2 x 20g packs flatleaf parsley , chopped
  • 10g pack fresh chives , chopped
  • 4 x 70g packs goat's cheese
  • plain flour , for dusting
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  • Mash half the chickpeas in a bowl, then stir in the remaining chickpeas, the onion, garlic, mashed potatoes, lemon zest and juice, parmesan, egg, herbs, two of the goat’s cheeses and a good amount of sea salt and pepper. When combined, divide into 12 and, using floured hands, shape into thick patties. Dust with flour and transfer to a plate. Cover and chill for 30 minutes.
  • Heat the oil in a non-stick frying pan and fry the patties for about 3-4 minutes on each side until well browned and hot all the way through. Slice the remaining goat’s cheeses into 12, and lay a slice on each pattie. Place under a hot grill to melt the cheese. Serve hot.

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Yield

Serves 6

Nutrition

  • Calories: 216 calories
  • Fat Content: 13 grams fat
  • Saturated Fat Content: 6 grams saturated fat
  • Carbohydrate Content: 15 grams carbohydrates
  • Fiber Content: 3 grams fiber
  • Protein Content: 11 grams protein
  • Sodium Content: 0.88 milligram of sodium