GOAT'S CHEESE, HERB & LEMON PATTIES

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Nick Nairn's vegetarian patties are perfect any time of year - the fresh herbs really liven up the flavour

Provided by Nick Nairn

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 13

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Ingredients

2 x cans chickpeas , drained
1 small onion , very finely chopped
4 garlic cloves , finely chopped
500g mashed potatoes (700g/1lb 9oz potatoes), mashed with 25g/1oz butter
finely grated zest of 2 lemons
juice of ½ lemon
50g fresh parmesan , finely grated
1 egg , beaten
2 x packs flatleaf parsley , chopped
10g pack fresh chives , chopped
4 x packs goat's cheese
plain flour , for dusting
2 tbsp olive oil

Steps:

Mash half the chickpeas in a bowl, then stir in the remaining chickpeas, the onion, garlic, mashed potatoes, lemon zest and juice, parmesan, egg, herbs, two of the goat's cheeses and a good amount of sea salt and pepper. When combined, divide into 12 and, using floured hands, shape into thick patties. Dust with flour and transfer to a plate. Cover and chill for 30 minutes.
Heat the oil in a non-stick frying pan and fry the patties for about 3-4 minutes on each side until well browned and hot all the way through. Slice the remaining goat's cheeses into 12, and lay a slice on each pattie. Place under a hot grill to melt the cheese. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216 calories, Fat 13 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 15 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 11 grams protein, Sodium 0.88 milligram of sodium