Description
These Ultimate Mediterranean Lemon Chickpea Patties are crispy, flavorful, and perfect for a wholesome meal or snack. Made with canned chickpeas, fresh herbs, and a zesty lemon yogurt sauce, they offer a delightful Mediterranean twist. Easy to prepare and versatile, these patties can be pan-fried for a golden crust or baked for a healthier option.
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 and pat dry to remove excess moisture. Mash them in a large bowl until coarse but still textured to maintain a good bite.
- Make Patty Mixture: Add ground cumin, freshly ground black pepper, sea salt, minced green onions, minced garlic, all-purpose flour, and egg to the mashed chickpeas. Mix thoroughly and knead the mixture until it forms a dough-like consistency.
- Heat Oil: Heat grapeseed oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat to get it hot enough for frying without smoking.
- Form Patties: Scoop 3 tablespoons of the chickpea mixture and shape into evenly sized patties. Place them carefully into the hot oil without overcrowding the pan.
- Fry Patties: Cook patties for 4 minutes on each side or until they develop a golden, crisp crust. Once done, transfer them onto a wire rack to retain crispness.
- Prepare Yogurt Sauce: In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, lemon juice, minced fresh dill, minced garlic, and sea salt. Mix well and chill until ready to serve to enhance flavors.
- Serve: Serve the warm chickpea patties paired with the chilled lemon yogurt sauce for a refreshing contrast and rich Mediterranean flavor.
Notes
- Cool patties on a wire rack instead of paper towels to keep them crispy and avoid sogginess.
- Substitute chickpea flour for all-purpose flour to make this recipe gluten-free.
- For variety, try using fresh parsley or mint in the yogurt sauce instead of dill.
- Patties can be baked at 400°F for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through, as a healthier alternative to frying.
- Store leftover patties refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheat them in a skillet or oven to maintain 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: 34 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
