Chickpea Burger Patties

• 1 c rolled oats
• 2 15 oz cans chickpeas (and .25 c aquafaba)
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp cayenne
• 1 tsp italian seasoning
• salt and pepper to taste
• rest of aquafaba reserved
• 1/2 c cornmeal
• 2 tsp smoked paprika
• salt and pepper to taste (for the breading)
• Optional: frank’s hot sauce

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 375.
2. Pulse oats in the food processor then add other ingredients through italian seasoning and combine until blended.
3. Mix cornmeal, paprika, and salt and pepper in a shallow bowl.
4. Form chickpea mixture into patties (or nuggets), then dip in reserved aquafaba and then cornmeal.
5. Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping after 15 minutes.
6. To make the patties crispier, spray with a little oil or brush frank’s hot sauce on both sides, and broil each side for a minute or two. .