Add half an onion and the garlic cloves to the bowl of a food processor and process until finely chopped. (Or finely chop by hand with a knife.)
Add the herbs, or spinach and pulse to combine the herbs or chop the spinach. (Or chop by hand with a knife).
Add the spices, salt, pepper, and chickpeas. Pulse to combine and chop the chickpeas. (Or mash with a fork or potato masher.)
Add the flour and run the food processor until the mixture is combined and comes together in a large, soft ball. (Or mix by hand until you get the same results)
Portion the mixture into twelve pieces. Roll each piece into a ball, and space it out on a baking sheet. Wet your hands a bit if the mixture starts to stick.
Flatten each ball into a flat patty, about a half-inch thick.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway to ensure both sides crisp. Serve.
Notes
Notes - Use gluten-free flour to make these chickpea patties gluten-free.Substitutions - Use your favorite fresh herbs or swap for spinach.Storage - Store in the fridge for about 3 days in a container with a lid. To freeze: Space the patties out on a baking sheet and freeze for a few hours and then package them together in plastic wrap, ziptop bags, or a container with a lid. This is called flash freezing and helps the patties not stick together while they are freezing.