Greek chickpea fritters mixed with herbs and garlic, pan-fried until crisp and served as a budget-friendly mezze.
30 min prep 15 min cook 5 min rest
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For revithokeftedes, prepare 500 g cooked chickpeas and squeeze out excess water by hand so the mixture does not become watery.
Add egg, flour, and herbs to the revithokeftedes mixture and stir for 2 minutes until thick.
Rest the revithokeftedes mixture for 5 minutes so the flour absorbs moisture and the patties do not fall apart in the pan.
For revithokeftedes, heat the oil over medium heat for 2 minutes and drop small spoonfuls of the mixture into it.
Cook the revithokeftedes pieces over medium heat for a total of 7 minutes, until both sides are browned.
Move the revithokeftedes portions to paper towel, rest for 3 minutes, and serve warm.
💡 Tip: Soaking the dried legume overnight in warm water halves the cooking time and also makes it easier to digest.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve with tahini sauce and lemon.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~230
kcal calories
8
g protein
28
g carbs
8
g fat
4.8g
Sugar
7.8g
Fiber
7.3mg
Sodium
0.3g
Saturated fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Moderate satiety, fine between meals
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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