Vegetarian Classic Meat Cutlet

Satisfy your craving for comfort food with these irresistible Vegetarian Classic Meat Cutlets, a plant-based twist on the timeless classic! Packed with nutrient-rich chickpeas, velvety mashed potatoes, sweet carrots, and vibrant peas, these golden patties are perfectly seasoned with aromatic cumin, fresh parsley, and a hint of garlic. Coated in a crispy bread crumb crust, each cutlet is pan-fried to perfection, delivering a blissful balance of crunchy exterior and tender, flavorful interior. Ready in under an hour, this vegetarian recipe offers an easy, satisfying option for weeknight dinners or weekend gatherings. Serve these hearty patties alongside a fresh salad, creamy dip, or crusty bread for a wholesome meal that even meat lovers will adore!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup chickpeas
• 1 unit large potato
• 1 unit carrot
• 0.5 cup frozen peas
• 1 unit onion
• 2 unit garlic cloves
• 1 cup bread crumbs
• 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 unit egg
• 1.5 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
• 0.25 cup vegetable oil

Directions

Step 1

Rinse and drain the chickpeas. Use a blender or food processor to mash the chickpeas until they are coarsely ground.

Step 2

Peel and boil the potato in salted water until soft, about 15 minutes. Drain and mash the potato.

Step 3

Meanwhile, peel and grate the carrot. Finely chop the onion and garlic cloves.

Step 4

In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and sauté until softened, about 3 minutes.

Step 5

Add the grated carrot and frozen peas to the skillet, and cook for another 3-4 minutes until softened. Remove from heat.

Step 6

In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed chickpeas, mashed potato, sautéed vegetables, salt, black pepper, cumin, and chopped parsley.

Step 7

In a separate bowl, beat the egg. Add to the chickpea mixture and mix well to combine.

Step 8

Shape the mixture into small patties, about 3 inches in diameter and 1/2 inch thick.

Step 9

Place the flour and bread crumbs onto separate shallow plates. Lightly coat each patty first in flour, then in bread crumbs to create a crust.

Step 10

Heat the remaining vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the patties in batches, and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden brown and crisp.

Step 11

Transfer the cooked cutlets onto a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil. Serve hot with your favorite condiment.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1179.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1996.3

Total Fat 72.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 35.3g
Cholesterol 196mg	0%
Sodium 4528.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 283.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 39.0g	0%
Total Sugars 36.3g
Protein 61.5g	0%

Vitamin D 48IU	0%
Calcium 499.4mg	0%
Iron 22.8mg	0%
Potassium 3325.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 32.2%

Protein: 12.1%

Carbs: 55.7%