Ultimate Mediterranean Lemon Chickpea Patties with Yogurt Sauce
If you’re searching for a quick, healthy meal that doesn’t compromise on flavor, look no further than these Ultimate Mediterranean Lemon Chickpea Patties with Yogurt Sauce. These delightful patties are crispy on the outside and tender inside, packed with nutritious chickpeas and fresh herbs. Perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests, they can be served as a satisfying snack, appetizer, or even a main dish in pita bread. With the added tangy yogurt sauce, each bite is a burst of Mediterranean flair that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (8 patties) 1x
- Category: Dinner
- 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 in a bowl until coarse.
- Mix in ground cumin, black pepper, sea salt, minced green onions, garlic, flour, and an egg until well combined.
- Heat grapeseed oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
- Shape mixture into patties and fry for 3–4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- For the yogurt sauce, combine Greek yogurt, lemon juice, minced dill, garlic, and sea salt in a bowl.
- Serve warm patties with the chilled yogurt sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 patties (90g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 50mg