Ultimate Mediterranean Lemon Chickpea Patties with Yogurt Sauce
If you’re on the hunt for a quick, nutritious meal that delivers a burst of 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 can be enjoyed as an appetizer or a light lunch and are ready in just 20 minutes—ideal for busy weeknights or casual family gatherings. The vibrant lemony flavor paired with a creamy dill yogurt sauce creates an irresistible combination that will impress at any occasion!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately four people (makes about eight 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 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
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Drain and pat dry chickpeas, then mash in a large bowl until coarse.
- 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.
- Form patties with about three tablespoons of mixture each; fry for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- For the yogurt sauce: combine yogurt, lemon juice, dill, garlic, and salt; mix well and chill.
- Serve patties warm with yogurt sauce for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty (approximately 40g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg