• 1 lb. canned chickpeas, drained
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed
• 2 tsp. ground coriander
• 2 tsp. ground cumin
• 2 Tbs. fresh chives, snipped
• salt and pepper
• 1/4 cup oil, for frying

Place chickpeas, garlic, coriander, cumin, chives, and salt and pepper to taste in a blender or food processor with Process until well blended, adding a little water if necessary. Divide and roll the chick pea mixture into small balls (croquettes). Fry the croquettes in hot oil, in batches, for about 2-3 minutes each, or until golden. Drain on paper towel. Serve hot.

Per serving: calories 175, fat 9.3g, 47% calories from fat, cholesterol 0mg, protein 4.9g, carbohydrates 19.3g, fiber 6.7g, sugar 0.3g, sodium 64mg, diet points 3.4.

Dietary Exchanges: Milk: 0.0, Vegetable: 0.0, Fruit: 0.0, Bread: 1.3, Lean meat: 0.0, Fat: 1.9, Sugar: 0.0, Very lean meat protein: 0.0

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The recommended wines are: Chenin Blanc, Chianti, or Fumé Blanc.