Cauliflower, Chickpea Patties / Vegan - Nistisima/ Cancer Preventative

I loved these patties, they were super nutritious and delicious. I used boiled quinoa (gluten  free version) instead of the bread crumbs. Serve with a lovely green salad.

Serves10

Ingredients

• 1 head cauliflower, florets broken apart
• 1 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 bell pepper, diced small
• 1 onion, diced small
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup boiled quinoa (gluten free version) or bread crumbs
  
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
  
• 1 teaspoon cumin
  
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 375°F  / 190C
   
2. Boil or steam cauliflower until soft.
3. Sauté onion and bell pepper over low heat until soft.
4. Add garlic and sauté for another minute or so.
5. In a large bowl, smash chickpeas up well with a fork or the bottom of a cup.
6. Add cauliflower and smash up as well.
7. Add all other ingredients and stir until combined.
8. The mix should be wet, but come together in a ball without falling apart.
9. Carefully make a ball in your hands with the mix.
10. Press ball between hands to make a patty.
11. Place patty on oiled pan or baking dish lined with greaseproof paper.
    
12. Continue with the rest of the mix.
13. Bake for 25 minutes, flip the patties, and bake for another 20 minutes, or until browned.