Ultimate Mediterranean Lemon Chickpea Patties with Yogurt Sauce
If you’re craving a fast, flavorful meal that’s both nutritious and satisfying, the Ultimate Mediterranean Lemon Chickpea Patties with Yogurt Sauce are your answer. These delightful patties combine the earthy taste of chickpeas with zesty lemon and fresh herbs, resulting in a crispy exterior and a tender inside. Perfect as a snack, appetizer, or sandwich filling, they come together in just 20 minutes, making them ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings. Paired with a tangy yogurt sauce, these patties are not only delicious but also packed with protein, ensuring everyone at your table will be smiling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 6 patties 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
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- 12 oz canned chickpeas (drained)
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 2 green onions (minced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (or chickpea flour)
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup grapeseed oil (for frying)
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (or dairy-free yogurt)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh dill (minced)
Instructions
- Drain and pat dry the chickpeas. Mash them in a bowl until coarse.
- Mix in cumin, black pepper, sea salt, green onions, garlic, flour (or chickpea flour), and one egg until combined.
- Heat grapeseed oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
- Shape the mixture into patties and fry for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer cooked patties to a wire rack to drain excess oil.
- For the yogurt sauce: Combine Greek yogurt, lemon juice, minced dill, garlic, and sea salt in a bowl; mix well.
- Serve warm patties with the yogurt sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg