Ultimate Mediterranean Lemon Chickpea Patties with Yogurt Sauce
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with these Ultimate Mediterranean Lemon Chickpea Patties paired with a refreshing yogurt sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, these crispy, golden patties come together in just 20 minutes and are packed with protein from chickpeas. Versatile enough to be enjoyed as snacks, appetizers, or even in burgers, they’re sure to please the whole family. The tangy yogurt sauce enhances the dish’s flavors, making this recipe a staple you’ll want to make again and again!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 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
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh dill
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Drain and pat dry chickpeas. Mash them in a large bowl until coarse but still textured.
- Add cumin, black pepper, salt, green onions, garlic, flour, and egg to the chickpeas. Mix until well combined.
- Heat grapeseed oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Shape mixture into small patties and fry for about 3–4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- For the yogurt sauce, mix Greek yogurt, lemon juice, dill, garlic, and salt in a bowl.
- Serve warm patties with the yogurt sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty (50g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg