Description
Crispy on the outside and tender inside, these Lemon Chickpea Patties are bursting with zesty Mediterranean flavor and served with a cool, creamy yogurt sauce perfect for a light lunch or appetizer.
Ingredients
For the Patties:
1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1/2 small red onion, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 tbsp lemon zest
2 tbsp lemon juice
1/3 cup breadcrumbs
1 egg
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil (for frying)
For the Yogurt Sauce:
1/2 cup Greek yogurt
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp fresh dill or mint, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. In a food processor, combine chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice, breadcrumbs, egg, cumin, salt, and pepper.
2. Pulse until mixture comes together but still has some texture — do not overblend.
3. Form mixture into 8 small patties and refrigerate for 15 minutes to firm up.
4. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
5. Cook patties for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and crisp.
6. While patties cook, whisk together yogurt sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
7. Serve patties warm with a dollop of yogurt sauce and a sprinkle of extra herbs.
Notes
For a vegan version, use a flax egg and non-dairy yogurt.
These patties make a great sandwich or wrap filling.
You can bake them at 400°F for 18–20 minutes for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 patties with sauce
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: lemon chickpea patties, vegetarian patties, chickpea fritters, yogurt sauce, Mediterranean meal