Mediterranean Lemon Chickpea Patties with Yogurt Sauce
Delicious and healthy chickpea patties served with a creamy yogurt sauce, perfect for a light meal or snack.
Ingredients
For the Patties
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed Use canned chickpeas for convenience.
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs Adjust amount if mixture is too wet.
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
For the Yogurt Sauce
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill or mint (optional) Use fresh herbs for best flavor.
- Salt to taste
Instructions
Preparation
- In a bowl, mash the chickpeas with a fork or potato masher until slightly chunky.
- Add in breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, parsley, lemon juice, lemon zest, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into patties about 2 inches wide.
Cooking
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy.
Yogurt Sauce Preparation
- Combine yogurt, dill or mint, and salt in a bowl.
Serving
- Serve the patties warm with the yogurt sauce on the side.
Notes
You can store leftover patties in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet over medium heat until warmed through. The yogurt sauce can also be stored in the fridge for about a week. For a twist, you can add grated carrots or zucchini to the chickpea mixture.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 6gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 0.5gSodium: 300mgFiber: 5gSugar: 1g
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