Ultimate Mediterranean Lemon Chickpea Patties with Yogurt Sauce
Discover the delightful taste of Ultimate Mediterranean Lemon Chickpea Patties with Yogurt Sauce! These crispy, golden patties are not only quick to prepare in just 20 minutes, but they’re also packed with flavor and nutrition. Made with wholesome chickpeas, fresh herbs, and vibrant lemon, they make a fantastic appetizer or main dish. When paired with a tangy yogurt sauce, these patties become an irresistible treat perfect for any meal or gathering. Whether you’re looking for a healthy option for busy weeknights or a crowd-pleasing snack, these chickpea patties will surely become a favorite in your home.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
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- 12 oz canned chickpeas (drained)
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground 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 (or other neutral oil, for frying)
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (or sour cream)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (from 1/2 lemon)
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, minced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Drain and pat dry the chickpeas. Mash them until coarse.
- In a bowl, combine mashed chickpeas with cumin, black pepper, sea salt, green onions, garlic, flour, and egg until well-mixed.
- Heat grapeseed oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Shape the mixture into patties and fry each side for 3–4 minutes until golden brown.
- For the yogurt sauce, mix Greek yogurt with lemon juice, dill, garlic, and sea salt; chill before serving.
- Serve warm with yogurt sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg