Chickpea Cakes & Cucumber Salad

In honor of May 4th (AKA: Star Wars Day), we broke out my birthday present: a Star Wars Cookbook from Galaxy's Edge! Thank you Mom and Dad!

May the Force be with you as you try this bounty hunter favorite from a galaxy far far away!

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CHICKPEA CAKES

INGREDIENTS:

• 15 1/2 oz can Chickpeas, rinsed

• 1 clove Garlic

• 1 tsp ground Cumin

• 1/2 tsp Salt

• 1/2 tsp Black Pepper

• A pinch of Cayenne or Chili Powder

• A pinch of Dried Red Pepper Flakes

• 1 Egg

• 1/4 cup All-purpose Flour

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Combine chickpeas, garlic, cumin, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and red pepper flakes in a food processor. Pulse until combine

2. Add egg and mix until smooth.

3. Add flour and blend until it creates a thick paste.

4. In a skillet, heat a little bit of oil over medium heat.

5. Spoon a 1/4 cup of the mixture into the hot skillet and flatten out with an oiled spoon.

6. Cook the cakes for a few minutes on each side until golden brown.

7. Serve with Black Bean Humus and Cucumber Salad.

CUCUMBER SALAD

INGREDIENTS:

• 1/2 Cucumber, diced

• 1/4 cup Onion, diced

• 1/2 tsp Lemon Juice

• 1 - 2 Tbsp Cilantro, chopped

• Dash of Salt

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Mix all ingredients together.