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Make a patty

Make a vegetable chickpea patty using mashed chickpeas, grated carrot, breadcrumbs, and spices, then shape and pan-cook safely with adult supervision.

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Step-by-step guide to make a vegetable chickpea patty

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What you need

Adult supervision required, breadcrumbs, carrot, chickpeas, cooking oil, fork or potato masher, frying pan, grater, mixing bowl, paper towels, plate, spatula, spices (salt pepper or cumin), spoon

Step 1

Wash your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds.

Step 2

Gather all the materials and put them on a clean counter.

Step 3

Drain and rinse the chickpeas and put them into the mixing bowl.

Step 4

Mash the chickpeas with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth with a few small pieces left.

Step 5

Grate the carrot and add the grated carrot to the bowl.

Step 6

Add about 1/2 cup breadcrumbs and 1/2 teaspoon of your spices to the bowl.

Step 7

Stir the mixture with a spoon until the ingredients are well mixed.

Step 8

If the mixture seems too wet, sprinkle one tablespoon of breadcrumbs over it and stir once more.

Step 9

Shape the mixture into patties about the size of your palm and place them on a plate.

Step 10

Ask an adult to heat a frying pan over medium heat and add one tablespoon of cooking oil.

Step 11

With the adult's help, carefully place the patties into the hot pan.

Step 12

With the adult's help, cook the patties for 3 to 4 minutes on the first side until golden.

Step 13

With the adult's help, flip each patty and cook the second side for 3 to 4 minutes until golden and cooked through.

Step 14

Move the cooked patties to a paper towel-lined plate to cool for a few minutes.

Step 15

Take a photo and share your finished vegetable chickpea patties and what you learned on DIY.org.

Final steps

You're almost there! Complete all the steps, bring your creation to life, post it, and conquer the challenge!

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Help!?

What can we use instead of canned chickpeas or store-bought breadcrumbs if they're hard to find?

If you don't have canned chickpeas for the 'Drain and rinse the chickpeas' step, substitute 1 cup cooked dried chickpeas or mashed white beans, and for 'Add about 1/2 cup breadcrumbs' use 1/2 cup rolled oats or crushed crackers.

My patties fall apart when I cook them — how can I fix that?

If patties fall apart when you 'carefully place the patties into the hot pan', press them firmly when you 'Shape the mixture into patties', chill them for 15 minutes, and improve binding by stirring in one beaten egg or an extra tablespoon of breadcrumbs as suggested in the 'If the mixture seems too wet' step.

How can I change this activity for younger children or make it more challenging for older kids?

For younger children, give them short, safe tasks like 'Wash your hands', 'Drain and rinse the chickpeas', and mashing with a fork while an adult handles the frying, and for older kids let them measure spices in the 'Add about 1/2 teaspoon of your spices' step, try new spice blends, or bake the shaped patties at 375°F for 15–20 minutes instead of frying.

What are simple ways to personalize or upgrade the patties before sharing them on DIY.org?

Before you 'Shape the mixture into patties', stir in chopped herbs, a tablespoon of grated cheese, or a teaspoon of curry powder, and after cooking top the cooled patties with yogurt, pesto, or your favorite sauce and then 'Take a photo and share your finished vegetable chickpea patties and what you learned on DIY.org'.

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Facts about cooking and kitchen safety for kids

🍞 Breadcrumbs help patties stay together by absorbing moisture and adding structure so they don't fall apart while cooking.

🥕 Carrots were originally purple, white, and yellow; the familiar orange carrot was bred in the Netherlands in the 17th century.

🥫 Chickpeas (also called garbanzo beans) have been cultivated for thousands of years—archaeologists have found them in sites over 7,000 years old.

🍛 Falafel is a popular Middle Eastern patty made from ground chickpeas or fava beans—your pan-cooked chickpea patty is a tasty, lighter cousin.

🧯 Pan-cooking with an adult keeps things safe—using medium heat and turning handles inward helps prevent burns and spills.

How do I make a vegetable chickpea patty with my child?

Let your child help mash one can (or 1½ cups cooked) chickpeas until mostly smooth. Stir in ½–1 cup grated carrot, ½–1 cup breadcrumbs, spices (¼ tsp salt, pinch of pepper, cumin or paprika) and a binder if needed (1 beaten egg or 1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water). Shape into patties, chill 15 minutes to firm. Adult heats a lightly oiled pan and cooks patties 3–4 minutes per side until golden. Serve warm.

What materials do I need to make vegetable chickpea patties?

Ingredients: cooked or canned chickpeas, grated carrot, breadcrumbs (or oats), salt, pepper and preferred spices, optional binder like an egg or flax egg, and a little oil for frying. Tools: mixing bowl, fork or masher, grater, measuring spoons, spatula, frying pan or skillet, plate, oven mitts and a child-safe knife if kids help prep vegetables. Adult supervision is required for all heating and knife use.

What ages are vegetable chickpea patties suitable for?

Younger children (2–5) can mash chickpeas and stir with close supervision. Ages 4–8 can help grate, measure and shape patties with guidance. Only adults should handle the hot pan; children 10+ may assist with cooking under strict adult supervision. Adapt tasks to each child’s skills, watch for choking risks, and always supervise around knives, graters and hot cookware.

What safety tips should I follow when cooking chickpea patties with kids?

Check for legume allergies and wash hands before cooking. Supervise any knife or grater use and keep children away from hot pans—adults should do the frying. Use oil carefully, turn pan handles inward, and cook patties until set and golden; if using egg binder, ensure internal temperature is safe. Let patties cool slightly, cut into small pieces for young children, and have a basic first-aid plan for burns or cuts.

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