Goat's cheese, herb & lemon patties recipe | Good Food

Goat's cheese, herb & lemon patties

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

Method

step 1
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.
step 2
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.