Description
These Mediterranean Lemon Chickpea Patties are crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and bursting with flavor. Served with a tangy dill yogurt sauce, this vegetarian recipe is perfect as a snack, appetizer, or veggie burger. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s ideal for quick meals or meal prep.
Ingredients
Chickpea Patties
12 oz canned chickpeas, drained
1 tsp ground cumin
½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 tsp sea salt
2 green onions, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup all-purpose flour (or chickpea flour for gluten-free)
1 egg
¼ cup grapeseed oil (or neutral oil for frying)
Yogurt Sauce
½ cup Greek yogurt (or sour cream)
1 tbsp lemon juice (from ½ lemon)
2 tbsp fresh dill, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp sea salt
Instructions
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Prepare the Chickpeas:
Drain and pat chickpeas dry. Mash in a large bowl until coarse but still textured. -
Make the Patties Mixture:
Add cumin, black pepper, sea salt, green onions, garlic, flour, and egg to the mashed chickpeas. Mix until a dough-like consistency forms. -
Cook the Patties:
Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Scoop ~3 tablespoons of the mixture, shape into patties, and fry 3–4 minutes per side until golden and crisp. Transfer to a wire rack to drain excess oil. -
Prepare the Yogurt Sauce:
In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt, lemon juice, dill, garlic, and salt. Chill until serving. -
Serve:
Plate patties warm alongside the yogurt sauce. Great as appetizers, snacks, or veggie burgers
Notes
- Bake patties at 400°F (200°C) for 15–20 minutes for a lighter version
- Add finely chopped spinach or zucchini for extra vegetables
- Serve with pita bread and fresh cucumber-tomato salad for a full meal
- Use neutral oils like grapeseed, avocado, or sunflower for frying
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer / Snack / Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
