Baked Vegan Chickpea and Spinach Patties with Tahini Drizzle

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Hearty chickpea and spinach patties baked to golden perfection, topped with a creamy tahini and lemon sauce for a nourishing vegan meal. This Thai recipe (vegan), ready in about 45 minutes, pairs canned chickpeas, fresh spinach, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a food processor, pulse 1 can (15 oz) drained chickpeas until coarsely ground but not pureed.
  2. Step 2: Transfer chickpeas to a bowl and add 3 cups roughly chopped fresh spinach, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Mix until combined.
  3. Step 3: Form mixture into 8 patties, about 3 inches in diameter, and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush each patty with 2 tbsp olive oil.
  4. Step 4: Bake patties for 20 minutes, flip carefully, then bake another 10 minutes until golden and firm.
  5. Step 5: Meanwhile, whisk 3 tbsp tahini with 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice and 2 tbsp water until smooth and pourable.
  6. Step 6: Serve patties warm drizzled with tahini sauce for a satisfying vegan meal.

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