Golden"Chicken" Patties

* Exported from MasterCook *

Golden "Chicken" Patties

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Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Beans & Rice Main Dishes
Vegan

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 15 oz. cans garbanzo beans (chickpeas),drained -- (reserve liquid)
1 1/2 cups uncooked *quick cooking* oats
2 cloves garlic -- minced
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon red pepper
vegetable oil or nonstick cooking spray
TOPPING: veg gravy, mushroom gravy,
cranberry sauce, etc.

In a food processor or blender, process beans with about 1/2 cup of reserv
ed liquid, adding more liquid if necessary, to make a smooth paste. Add garlic
, cumin, red pepper, salt & pepper and process to combine well.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine bean paste mixture with oats. Mix well,
adding additional bean liquid or oats as necessary to make a mixture that holds
together well and keeps its shape.
Shape mixture into 8 patties about 1/2" thick. Heat oil in a skillet or s
pray a nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Over medium high heat, cook pattie
s until golden brown on each side, about 5 minutes.
Serve topped with vegetarian gravy, mushroom gravy, cranberry sauce, or othe
r topping of choice.

OTHER OPTIONS: Serve patties on a bun with "burger" toppings & condiments. M
ixture can also be shaped into "nuggets" or "fingers" and fried until golden.

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