Chick Pea Cutlets from Veganomicon

some times you really just crave a big ole piece of protein with some veggie and starchy side like mom used to make, i busted this recipe out and decided to try it because I had heard such great things...and I was NOT disappointed, as usual i tweaked it just a bit by adding some cayenne pepper into the mix which gave it just a little kick. The recipe calls for frying or baking, when fried they tend to remind me of chicken fried steak, or in this case chicken fried chickpeas :) You can also bake them which is a much healthier option than soaking them in oil...and equally as tasty. For the fried version you can southern it up by adding a white gravy you can follow this amazingly simple and delicious recipe here, though these cutlets need no sauce nor gravy to make them, they are good all on their own, but sometimes you just want something nostalgic.

I think next time i will divide them into nugget size!

I paired mine with my raosty potatoes, recipe Here and some sauteed fresh asparagus in olive oil with a little garlic and sea salt

1 c. chickpeas
2 T. olive oil
1/2 c. vital wheat gluten
1/2 c. plain breadcrumbs
1/4 c. vegetable broth or water
2 T. soy sauce
2 garlic cloves , pressed or grated
1/2 t. lemon zest
1/2 t. dried thyme
1/2 t. Hungarian paprika
1/4 t. dried rubbed sage
to taste olive oil , for pan frying or baking
to taste cayenne pepper **optional

DIRECTIONS

Mash the chickpeas and oil together until no whole chickpeas remain. Add remaining ingredients and knead for 3 minutes until strings of gluten have formed. Preheat large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Divide dough into four equal pieces. Flatten each piece and stretch to roughly 4" x 6"

PAN-FRYING: Add a thin layer of olive oil to to the pan. Place cutlets in the pan and cook on each side for 6 to 7 minute They are ready when lightly brown and firm to the touch.

BAKING: Preheat oven to 375°F, and lightly oil baking sheet. Brush both sides of each patty with olive oil, place on baking sheet, and bake for 20 minutes. Flip patties and bake another 8 to 10 minutes until firm and golden brown.
 

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