Ultimate Mediterranean Lemon Chickpea Patties with Yogurt Sauce

Ultimate Mediterranean Lemon Chickpea Patties with Yogurt Sauce

from recipesbysylvia.com
20 min

Crispy, golden Mediterranean chickpea patties served with a tangy dill yogurt sauce. Vegetarian, protein-rich, and ready in 20 minutes—perfect as a snack, appetizer, or burger filling.

Ingredients

  • 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)
  • 1Unknown ingredient
  • 1/4 cup grapeseed oil (or other neutral oil, for frying)
  • 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

Directions

  1. 1

    Drain chickpeas and pat dry. Mash in a large bowl until coarse but textured.

  2. 2

    Add cumin, pepper, salt, green onions, garlic, flour, and egg. Mix well and knead into a dough-like consistency.

  3. 3

    Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.

  4. 4

    Scoop 3 tablespoons of mixture, shape into patties, and place into hot oil.

  5. 5

    Fry for 3–4 minutes on each side until golden and crisp. Transfer to wire rack.

  6. 6

    p id=”instruction-step-6″ style=”margin-bottom: 1em”>6. Mix all yogurt sauce ingredients in a bowl and chill until serving.

  7. 7

    p id=”instruction-step-7″ style=”margin-bottom: 1em”>7. Serve patties warm with yogurt sauce.