Crispy Cajun Chickpea Cakes (Vegan)

INGREDIENTS

• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1/4 cup diced onion
• 1/4 cup diced green pepper
• 1 stalk celery, diced
• 1 (28 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper (or more to taste)
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce (or more to taste)
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• salt and pepper
• oil (for frying)