This recipe was originally shared in the community cooking class "Vegan Holiday Feast" on December 6, 2011 at the co-op.

vegan

1 c. Cooked Chickpeas
2 tbsp. Olive Oil
1/2 c. Vital Wheat Gluten
1/2 c. Panko Bread Crumbs
1/2 tsp. Granulated Garlic
1/2 tsp. Paprika
1/2 tsp. Thyme
1/4 tsp. Rosemary
1/4 c. Water
2 tbsp. Soy Sauce
1/2 tsp. Dijon Mustard, optional
1/2 tsp. Tomato Paste, optional

Mash the chickpeas and oil with a potato masher until no whole chickpeas remain. Add gluten, bread crumbs, and spices, mixing to combine. In a measuring cup mix the water and soy sauce. Add the mustard and tomato paste if using. Mix the wet mixture into the dry and mix with a spoon until it comes together then knead for 2 minutes. Divide dough into 4 pieces. Knead each piece then flatten out into an oval. These can be fried over medium heat for 5-7 minutes per side or baked at 375ºF for 30-35 minutes, flipping halfway through. They should be light brown on either side and  firm to the touch.