Ultimate Mediterranean Lemon Chickpea Patties with Yogurt Sauce
If you’re craving a quick yet delectable dish that brings the essence of Mediterranean cuisine to your home, look no further than these Ultimate Mediterranean Lemon Chickpea Patties with Yogurt Sauce. These crispy, golden patties are made with wholesome ingredients and are packed with protein, making them perfect for any occasion—be it a busy weeknight dinner or an entertaining gathering. The patties come together swiftly in just 20 minutes and are served with a tangy yogurt sauce that adds a refreshing touch. Whether enjoyed as snacks, appetizers, or even in wraps, these flavorful bites are sure to impress!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 (or sour cream)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, minced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Drain and pat dry the chickpeas. In a large bowl, mash them coarsely.
- Mix in cumin, pepper, salt, green onions, garlic, flour, and egg until a dough-like consistency forms.
- 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 all sauce ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
- Serve warm patties alongside the yogurt sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 patties (90g)
- Calories: 212
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg