Ultimate Mediterranean Lemon Chickpea Patties with Yogurt Sauce
Discover the mouthwatering delight of Ultimate Mediterranean Lemon Chickpea Patties with Yogurt Sauce! These crispy, golden patties are bursting with zesty lemon and fresh dill flavors, making them a perfect snack, appetizer, or main dish. Ready in just 20 minutes, this vegetarian recipe is not only quick to prepare but also rich in protein and fiber. Served warm with a creamy yogurt sauce, these patties promise to impress at any gathering or simple dinner at home. Enjoy the versatility of this dish by serving them in pita pockets, atop salads, or as part of a mezze platter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 (8 patties) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- 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)
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh dill (minced)
Instructions
- Drain and pat dry the chickpeas; mash until coarse in a mixing bowl.
- Mix in cumin, black pepper, salt, green onions, garlic, flour, and egg until combined.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Form mixture into patties using about 3 tablespoons each.
- Fry each side for 3–4 minutes until golden brown; transfer to a wire rack to drain excess oil.
- For yogurt sauce, mix Greek yogurt, lemon juice, dill, minced garlic, and sea salt in a bowl; chill until serving.
- Serve patties warm with yogurt sauce for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty (45g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg