Vegie patties kids love

These falafel and haloumi burgers are so tasty, even the meat lovers in your life won't realise they are meatless. If you ever have any leftovers they are great popped in the lunch box cold with either some tzatziki or sweet chilli sauce.

Ingredients

2 x 400g tin of chickpeas

2 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon ground coriander

2 green chillies roughly chopped

2 cloves garlic, chopped

4 green shallots, chopped

1 cup coriander leaves

1 teaspoon salt flakes

180 g grated haloumi

2 tablespoon plain flour

2 tablespoon olive oil

Method

Drain chickpeas and rinse well, drain again.

Place chickpeas in a food processor, add spices, chillies, garlic, shallots, coriander leaves and salt.

Process until well combined but not smooth, some texture in the chickpeas is good.

Transfer the mixture to a large bowl, stir in the flour and grated haloumi.

Using wet hands, shape the mixture into patties.

Place on a tray lined with baking paper, cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Fry or BBQ patties 5-10 minutes each side, turning gently as required.

Serve with salad.

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