Savory Chickpea Pancakes with Garlic Spinach and Vegan Feta

Ingredients

• 1 cup chickpea flour
• 1/2 tsp salt (or 1 tsp Kala Namak)
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp curry powder (or other seasonings (optional))
• 1 cup water (or a little more if needed)
• 1/2 cup dairy-free yogurt (or add more water or plant milk instead)
• 1 tbsp olive oil (or other vegetable oil + more to cook the pancakes)
• 1 onion (chopped)
• 2 cloves of garlic (chopped)
• 7 oz spinach (frozen or fresh)
• 14 oz can chickpeas (1 1/2 cup (240 g) rinsed & drained)
• 3 tbsp tahini (sesame paste)
• salt and pepper (to taste)
• 1/3 cup vegan feta (optional)
• fresh parsley (optional for garnish)

Instructions

1. 1

   --- *Note: Check out the recipe video + step-by-step photos above! ---

2. 2

   Place all the ingredients for the pancake batter in a bowl and stir until smooth. Set aside for 15 minutes to thicken (if the batter becomes too thick, add more water).

3. 3

   Meanwhile, prepare the filling. Heat the oil in a pan and sauté the onion for 2-3 minutes until translucent. Then add garlic and sauté for another minute. Add spinach, chickpeas and tahini and simmer on low heat for 2-3 minutes (add a little water if needed). Season to taste with salt and pepper.

4. 4

   Now cook the pancakes. First, heat a little oil in a non-stick pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Once the pan is hot, pour some batter into the pan and spread it out evenly. Once the bottom of the pancake is golden brown and firm and you can move it easily (after about 2-3 minutes), carefully flip it and bake from the other side for 1-2 minutes (if it still sticks to the pan, cook it longer). Repeat the process with the remaining batter.

5. 5

   Place the pancakes on a plate, top with the garlic spinach chickpea filling and vegan feta, and carefully fold one side over the filling while they are still warm (when the pancakes cool, they become firmer and can break easily).

6. 6

   Garnish with parsley if desired and enjoy! You can also serve some creamy dips such as hummus, guacamole, aioli & more with these.