Chickpea and spinach croquettes are a creative proposition eat at any time. Thanks to their high content of healthy carbohydrates, they are quickly transformed into energy. For this reason, it is recommended to consume them for breakfast, although they make excellent garnishes to accompany roasted meats and fish. Certainly, this food so popular in Italy, the Netherlands and Spain was created in France in the mid-16th century, but it has become one of the most popular tapas in European bars. There are many recipes for preparing these foods, using potatoes, vegetables and meats. It is proposed here to include chickpeas, rich in vegetable proteins, minerals and fiber.
Chickpea and spinach croquettes can be fried or baked. It depends on individual tastes and eating habits. Likewise, it is worth using raw legumes to make the dough. In this case it is recommended to incorporate 200 grams of chickpeas and add baking soda to facilitate digestion.
Legumes such as chickpeas are rich in vitamin K, which boosts bilirubin levels in the body.. Consumption of this vitamin is important because it balances blood composition and coagulation. Next we will show you a recipe so you can try this culinary proposal… Keep reading!
Ingredients
For the dough:
- wheat flour
- Breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs
How to prepare chickpea and spinach croquettes:
- Place chickpeas, spinach and parmesan in food processor. Mix until you obtain a homogeneous paste.
- Add the finely chopped vegetables to the dough as well as mozzarella, season and knead.
- Divide the dough into 18 portions, form cylinders and set aside.
- Sift the flour and place it in a container.
- Add the beaten eggs to a separate bowl from the flour.
- Dip the croquettes in the flour then in the egg mixture to coat them..
- Coat each croquette with breadcrumbs and set aside.
- Heat plenty of oil in a non-stick pan and fry the croquettes until golden brown on all sides..
- If you prefer a healthier option, you can always cook the croquettes in the air fryer. Although the crispy feel is not the same as if they were fried, very good results are obtained.
- Remove the croquettes from the pan and set aside on absorbent paper to eliminate excess fat.
- Serve hot.
Nutritional information: 2156 kcal in total
Type of cuisine: Mediterranean
Type of food: Lunch
This recipe makes 18 healthy bites for breakfast or dinner.. Generally, they are eaten freshly prepared and hot.
The yogurt sauce goes very well with the chickpea and spinach croquettes. Although you can accompany them with whatever you want… Let’s cook!
