Garbanzo Cakes with Tomato Sauce

Name: Garbanzo Cakes with Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 34 RITZ Crackers (1 sleeve); 2 cans chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained; 1 egg; 1 onion, cut in half, divided; 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend; 2 cans tomato sauce; 1 cinnamon stick; 2 Tbsp. cilantro

Need a fun new appetizer idea? Try our crisp bean and cheese cakes topped with a delicious cinnamon-spiced tomato sauce - all inspired by a popular Greek dish.

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Makes 6 servings, 2 patties each

Ingredient list

34 RITZ Crackers (1 sleeve)
2 cans (15 oz. each) chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained
1 egg
1 onion, cut in half, divided
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
2 cans (8 oz. each) tomato sauce
1 cinnamon stick
2 Tbsp. chopped cilantro

Directions

Process crackers in food processor until fine crumbs form. Add chickpeas, egg and half the onion; process just until blended. Transfer to bowl; stir in cheese. Shape into 12 patties, using about 1/4 cup for each.

Heat large nonstick skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium-high heat. Add 6 patties; cook 5 min. on each side or until crisp and golden brown on both sides. Remove from skillet; cover. Repeat with remaining patties.

Meanwhile, heat separate large skillet on medium-high heat. Slice remaining onion. Add to skillet; cook 5 min. or until crisp-tender, stirring frequently. Add tomato sauce and cinnamon stick. Bring to boil; simmer on medium-low 5 min., stirring occasionally. Discard cinnamon stick. Spoon sauce over cakes; sprinkle with cilantro.

Recipe Tips

Make AheadUncooked patties can be stored in refrigerator until ready to cook as directed.
Special ExtraAdd 1/2 tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne) to chickpea mixture before shaping into patties.