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Chickpea Sweet Potato Patties (Gluten Free)

These chickpea sweet potato patties are crispy on the outside and soft inside. They’re easy to make, naturally gluten free, and full of warm spices. Perfect for weeknight meals, meal prep, or simple veggie burgers.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 medium sweet potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 1½ cups cooked chickpeas canned is fine, rinsed and drained
  • 1 small red onion finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chickpea flour or gluten-free oat flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • Olive oil or avocado oil for frying

Method
 

  1. Add the sweet potato cubes to a pot of salted water.
  2. Boil until fork-tender, about 12–15 minutes.
  3. Drain well and let them sit for 1–2 minutes so extra moisture escapes.
  4. Add sweet potatoes to a large bowl and mash until mostly smooth.
  5. Add chickpeas and gently mash again, leaving some texture.
  6. Stir in red onion, garlic, cilantro, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
  7. Add chickpea flour and mix until the mixture holds together when pressed.
  8. Shape into 8 evenly sized patties.
  9. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  10. Cook patties for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
  11. Remove from pan and let rest for 1 minute before serving.

Notes

  • If the mixture feels too soft, add 1 more tablespoon of chickpea flour.
  • For extra crisp edges, don’t overcrowd the pan.
  • These patties store well in the fridge for up to 4 days.
  • You can freeze uncooked patties and fry them straight from frozen.