Ultimate Mediterranean Lemon Chickpea Patties with Yogurt Sauce
Elevate your meal game with the Ultimate Mediterranean Lemon Chickpea Patties with Yogurt Sauce. These crispy, golden patties are packed with fresh flavors and wholesome ingredients, making them a delightful choice for any occasion. Perfect as an appetizer, snack, or even a light main course, these chickpea fritters come together in just 20 minutes! The zesty lemon and fragrant dill in the tangy yogurt sauce complement the savory patties beautifully. Whether enjoyed on their own or served alongside salads and dips, these flavorful bites are sure to impress everyone at your table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 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 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 alternative)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, minced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Drain and pat dry the chickpeas; mash them in a large bowl until coarse.
- Mix in cumin, black pepper, salt, green onions, garlic, flour (or chickpea flour), and egg until combined.
- Heat grapeseed oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Shape the mixture into patties using approximately 3 tablespoons of mixture each.
- Fry each patty for about 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- In a separate bowl, mix yogurt (or alternative), lemon juice, dill, garlic, and salt for the sauce.
- Serve warm with the tangy yogurt sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 154
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 325mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 37mg