Baked Chickpea Patties with Yogurt Sauce and Sweet Potato Oven Fries

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   Heat oven to 400 F. Lightly brush a baking sheet with olive oil.

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   In a food processor, pulse toasted wheat bread to a fine crumb.

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   Measure out 2 tablespoons into a small bowl; discard remaining breadcrumbs or save for another use.

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   Add 3/4 cup chickpeas and green onions to food processor; pulse until finely chopped.

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   Add this into the small bowl with the breadcrumbs.

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   Add the dill weed and lemon juice; stir to combine.

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   Add remaining chickpeas, mashed peas, cumin and a pinch of salt and pepper to food processor; process until smooth (add a splash of olive oil if needed to make sure mixture is smooth and not dry).

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   Add it into the bowl with the chickpea-onion mixture and stir until well combined.

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   Form mixture into 12 small patties, each about 1/2-inch thick.

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    Place on prepared baking sheet.

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    Lightly brush tops of patties with olive oil.

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    Bake 15 to 20 minutes, flipping patties halfway through until golden brown and baked through.

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    Meanwhile, make the yogurt sauce: In a small bowl, combine yogurt, garlic, curry powder and red pepper flakes.

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    Refrigerate until ready to serve with patties.

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    To make the sweet potato oven fries: Heat oven to 450 F. Toss sweet potato sticks with a little olive oil and a dash or two of curry powder.

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    Spread in one layer on a baking sheet.

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    Put pan on a rack in the lower third of oven and bake for 20 minutes.

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    Then transfer sheet to a rack in the upper third of the oven and bake for 7 to 10 minutes, until fries are baked through and crisp on the outside.

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    Note: The patties also freeze really well in an airtight container for up to 2 months, so feel free to double or triple the recipe to keep some on hand.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.