Heart-Healthy Breaded Patties
Satisfy your cravings while nourishing your heart with these irresistible Heart-Healthy Breaded Patties, a plant-based delight that perfectly balances flavor and nutrition. Packed with wholesome ingredients like chickpeas, rolled oats, and baby spinach, these patties are a protein-rich and fiber-friendly option. Enhanced with garlic, onion, and a zesty touch of lemon juice, they’re coated in whole wheat breadcrumbs for a crisp exterior and pan-seared to perfection in heart-friendly olive oil. Ground flaxseeds act as a natural binder, making this recipe ideal for vegan diets. Quick to prepare in just 35 minutes, these golden patties shine as a versatile dish—serve them atop a fresh salad, or tuck them into a whole grain bun. Perfect for anyone seeking a delicious, cholesterol-friendly meal idea, these patties are proof that healthy eating can be indulgent! Keywords: heart-healthy recipe, vegan patties, plant-based meal, chickpea patties, nutritious dinner ideas.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 0.5 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 can canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup baby spinach, chopped
- 0.5 cup onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseeds
- 6 tablespoons water
- 0.5 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
In a small bowl, combine the ground flaxseeds with water to create a flaxseed egg. Stir well and let it sit for about 10 minutes until it thickens.
In a large mixing bowl, mash the chickpeas with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth.
Add the rolled oats and vegetable broth to the chickpeas, mixing until well combined. Let it sit for 5 minutes to allow the oats to absorb the liquid.
Stir in the chopped baby spinach, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, lemon juice, ground black pepper, and salt. Mix well.
Add the thickened flaxseed mixture to the bowl and mix until all ingredients are well incorporated.
Shape the mixture into 8 equal-sized patties using your hands or a patty mold.
Spread the whole wheat breadcrumbs onto a plate. Coat each patty evenly with breadcrumbs by pressing them lightly into the crumbs.
Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the patties to the skillet, cooking for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
Once cooked, serve the patties warm. They pair well with a fresh salad or whole grain bun.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1444 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 51.5 g | 66% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.5 g | 38% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2388 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 199.5 g | 73% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 44.1 g | 158% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.8 g | ||
| Protein | 54.3 g | 109% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 372 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 18.4 mg | 102% | |
| Potassium | 2098 mg | 45% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
