Ultimate Mediterranean Lemon Chickpea Patties with Yogurt Sauce
If you’re seeking a quick and nutritious snack that bursts with flavor, look no further than these Ultimate Mediterranean Lemon Chickpea Patties with Yogurt Sauce. Perfectly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these delightful patties are ideal for any occasion—be it a family gathering or a busy weeknight dinner. In just 20 minutes, you can whip up this versatile dish that can be served as an appetizer, a sandwich filling, or enjoyed solo with a tangy yogurt sauce. Packed with protein from chickpeas and fresh herbs, this recipe is sure to impress both kids and adults alike.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 (8 patties) 1x
- Category: Snack/Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 (or neutral oil)
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (or plant-based alternative)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, minced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Drain and dry the chickpeas. Mash them in a bowl until coarse yet textured.
- Add cumin, black pepper, salt, green onions, garlic, flour, and egg. Mix until combined.
- Heat grapeseed oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Shape the mixture into small patties and fry in batches 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; chill while cooking the patties.
- Serve warm with yogurt sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 patties (90g)
- Calories: 205
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg