Ultimate Mediterranean Lemon Chickpea Patties with Yogurt Sauce
Discover the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with the Ultimate Mediterranean Lemon Chickpea Patties with Yogurt Sauce. These crispy, protein-packed patties are perfect for any occasion—whether you’re looking for a quick snack, hosting friends, or preparing a wholesome family meal. Made with simple ingredients, including chickpeas and fragrant herbs, they come together in just 20 minutes. The accompanying tangy yogurt sauce elevates this dish to new heights, making it a delightful addition to your culinary repertoire.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 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 (or other neutral oil for frying)
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (or dairy-free yogurt)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, minced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Instructions
- Drain and rinse the chickpeas; pat them dry and mash in a large bowl until coarsely textured.
- Mix in cumin, black pepper, sea salt, green onions, garlic, flour, and egg until well combined.
- Heat grapeseed oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat until hot.
- Shape the mixture into patties and fry them for about 3–4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- For the yogurt sauce, combine Greek yogurt (or dairy-free option), lemon juice, dill, garlic, and sea salt in a bowl; mix well.
- Serve warm patties alongside the yogurt sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg