Baked Chickpea Patties

Whether you’re cooking for your family or prepping ahead for a busy week, these patties are as wholesome as they are satisfying.

By Alexandras Home

@home.alexandras

June 23, 2025

Baked Chickpea Patties

By Alexandras Home

Ingredients

1

pound (500g) dried chickpeas (soaked in salted water for 8 hours, then drained, cooked, and mashed)
2

medium onions, blended
2

eggs
1

cup (200g) grated cheese (kefalotyri, graviera, or a mix)
150g

breadcrumbs
1/4

cup (60 ml) extra virgin olive oil
A handful of chopped fresh parsley
A handful of chopped fresh mint (dyosmos)
Salt & freshly ground pepper to taste

Instructions

TOTAL TIME

1 hour

10 servings

These healthy baked chickpea patties are a fresh take on a classic Mediterranean staple, full of flavor. And the best part? They’re baked, not fried so you get all the comfort, with none of the guilt. Packed with protein, fiber, and vibrant herbs, they’re perfect for a nourishing lunch or a light dinner, especially when paired with a generous spoonful of creamy homemade tzatziki.

Chickpeas are draining in a colander with a gold spoon, while more chickpeas are in a food processor. Fresh parsley, onion, olive oil, a jar labeled GRATSI, and other ingredients are arranged on a wooden surface.

STEP 1

Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.

STEP 2

In a large bowl, combine the mashed chickpeas, blended onions, eggs, cheese, parsley, mint, breadcrumbs, and olive oil.

A woman prepares falafel by soaking chickpeas, blending them in a food processor, seasoning the mixture in a bowl with herbs and eggs, and mixing all ingredients in a kitchen setting.

STEP 3

Season generously with salt and pepper, and mix until well combined. The mixture should be moist but firm enough to shape.

STEP 4

Form small patties with your hands and arrange them on the prepared tray.

Two images side by side: On the left, hands shape a mixture of herbs and grains into a round patty. On the right, several similar uncooked patties are arranged on a plate, with a hand reaching for one.

STEP 5

Lightly brush the tops with olive oil for a golden finish.

STEP 6

Bake for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and slightly crisp on the outside.

Five baked falafel patties on a wooden board, served with a bowl of creamy tzatziki sauce garnished with olives and dill. A glass of rosé and fresh herbs are in the background.

Serve warm with tzatziki. And for the perfect finishing touch? Pour yourself a glass of Gratsi Rosé. Its bright, fruity notes beautifully complement the earthiness of the chickpeas and the freshness of the herbs. A simple, feel-good meal—the Greek way.

Baked Chickpea Patties

Baked Chickpea Patties