Ultimate Mediterranean Lemon Chickpea Patties with Yogurt Sauce
Looking for a quick, delicious treat that brings Mediterranean vibes to your home? Try the Ultimate Mediterranean Lemon Chickpea Patties with Yogurt Sauce! These delightful patties are crispy on the outside, packed with protein-rich chickpeas, and bursting with zesty lemon flavor. Perfect as an appetizer, snack, or even in a sandwich, they can be prepared in just 20 minutes—making them ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings. Serve them warm with a tangy yogurt sauce for a refreshing dip that complements every bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 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 (for frying)
- For the Yogurt Sauce: 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp fresh dill (minced), 1 clove garlic (minced), 1 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Drain and dry the chickpeas. Mash until coarse but still textured.
- Mix in cumin, black pepper, sea salt, green onions, garlic, flour, and egg until dough-like consistency forms.
- Heat grapeseed oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Shape mixture into patties and fry for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- In a bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice, dill, garlic, and sea salt for the sauce.
- Serve warm with the yogurt sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg