Description
These Ultimate Mediterranean Lemon Chickpea Patties are crispy, flavorful, and perfect for a light lunch or dinner. Made with mashed chickpeas, fresh herbs, and a blend of Mediterranean spices, they’re pan-fried to golden perfection and served with a tangy yogurt sauce infused with lemon and dill. This recipe offers a satisfying vegetarian option that is quick and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
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Chickpea Patties
- 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)
Yogurt Sauce
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (or sour cream)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (from 1/2 lemon)
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, minced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Prepare Chickpeas: Drain chickpeas thoroughly and pat dry. Mash them in a large bowl until the texture is coarse but holds together well.
- Mix Ingredients: Add ground cumin, freshly ground black pepper, sea salt, minced green onions, minced garlic, all-purpose or chickpea flour, and the egg to the mashed chickpeas. Mix thoroughly and knead until you achieve a dough-like consistency that can be shaped.
- Heat Oil: Pour grapeseed oil into a frying pan and heat over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking.
- Form Patties: Scoop approximately 3 tablespoons of the mixture and shape it into patties. Carefully place them into the hot oil.
- Fry Patties: Fry each patty for 3 to 4 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and crisp. Once done, transfer the patties to a wire rack to maintain crispness.
- Make Yogurt Sauce: In a separate bowl, combine Greek yogurt, lemon juice, minced dill, minced garlic, and sea salt. Mix well and chill until ready to serve.
- Serve: Plate the warm chickpea patties and serve alongside the chilled yogurt sauce for dipping or drizzling.
Notes
- Cool patties on a wire rack—not paper towels—to keep them crispy and avoid sogginess.
- Use chickpea flour instead of all-purpose flour for a gluten-free version of the patties.
- For a fresh herb twist, substitute dill with fresh parsley or mint in the yogurt sauce.
- If preferred, bake patties at 400°F for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through for a healthier alternative to frying.
- Store any leftover patties refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheat in a skillet or oven to retain crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
