Ultimate Mediterranean Lemon Chickpea Patties with Yogurt Sauce
If you’re craving a quick, flavorful meal that brings the Mediterranean right to your kitchen, these Ultimate Mediterranean Lemon Chickpea Patties with Yogurt Sauce are perfect for you! Simple to prepare and packed with delightful flavors, these crispy chickpea patties make an excellent appetizer or main dish for busy weeknights and family gatherings alike. With a tangy yogurt sauce that beautifully complements the zesty lemon and fresh herbs in the patties, they’re sure to become a household favorite. Serve them warm or chilled, and enjoy their delightful crunch paired with a refreshing dip.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (about 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 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 chickpeas and pat dry. Mash in a bowl until coarse.
- Mix in cumin, black pepper, sea salt, green onions, minced garlic, flour, and egg until combined.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Shape mixture into patties and fry for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- For the yogurt sauce, mix Greek yogurt, lemon juice, minced dill, garlic, and salt in a bowl; chill until serving.
- Serve warm with the yogurt sauce on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty (60g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg