Ultimate Mediterranean Lemon Chickpea Patties with Yogurt Sauce
If you’re in search of a quick and delightful meal, look no further than these Ultimate Mediterranean Lemon Chickpea Patties with Yogurt Sauce. These flavorful patties are not only easy to prepare in just 20 minutes but are also packed with protein and veggies, making them a wholesome choice for busy weeknights or family gatherings. The crispy texture of the chickpea fritters perfectly complements the creamy yogurt sauce infused with zesty lemon and fresh dill. Serve them as an appetizer, snack, or even as a main course alongside your favorite sides. Once you try them, they’ll become a regular feature on your dinner table!
- 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 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 Yogurt Sauce: 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp fresh dill (minced), and 1 clove garlic (minced)
Instructions
- Drain and pat dry the chickpeas; mash until coarse.
- 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.
- Shape the mixture into patties and fry for about 3–4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- For the yogurt sauce, combine Greek yogurt, lemon juice, dill, garlic, and salt in a bowl.
- Serve warm with the chilled yogurt sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg