Curried Chickpea Rice Patties
Got some leftover rice to use up? These patties are just perfect for that!
They’re high in fibre and good quality complex carbs to keep you feeling full and satisfied for hours, as well as being packed to the brim with the warming flavours and spicy kick of curry. Not to mention they are so easy to make, it takes just a few minutes. Perfect for meal prep for the week ahead, to reheat and serve with a salad or in a burger.
I really love using Basmati rice for these. You may ask why as Basmati is generally a white rice (you can also get brown Basmati rice), but the reason I love it is because it has the most aromatic, nutty flavour which just tastes amazing, and Basmati also has a low glycemic index, despite being white. So that means the carbs are broken down and absorbed into the bloodstream slowly, much like with brown rice, which is important for type 1 diabetics like me in maintaining steady blood glucose levels.
Another fun fact: When cooked rice is cooled down, it develops a type of fibre called resistant starch which is great for gut health as it acts as a food source for the good bacteria living in our gut!
Without further nutrition nerd talk, let’s get to the recipe! Make sure you tag me on Instagram if you give this recipe a try!
Ingredients:
200g chickpeas
200g cooked basmati or brown rice
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp curry powder
2 tbsp Nutritional yeast
2 tbsp fresh chives
Black pepper and salt, to taste
Method:
Add all ingredients except chives to a food processor and pulse to form a a mixture that’s almost smooth with just a bit of chunks left.
Mix in the chopped chives, then form into 4 patties using your hands.
Heat a non-stick pan, then cook the patties until golden on both sides.
Serve! I love serving with a big salad and some mashed avocado. These are also great for using in burgers, sandwiches and wraps.
Notes:
Store in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 4 days, or freeze. These are perfect for meal prep!
You can also bake these in the oven instead of in a pan. Just cook at 200 Celsius for about 15 minutes until golden.
