Description
Discover the ultimate Mediterranean Lemon Chickpea Patties with Yogurt Sauce—an easy, quick, and flavorful plant-based recipe perfect for a healthy lunch or appetizer. Ready in just 5 minutes, these crispy chickpea patties are infused with zesty lemon, fresh herbs, and paired with a creamy, tangy yogurt sauce for a Mediterranean-inspired meal that’s both satisfying and nutritious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can of chickpeas (15 oz), drained and rinsed
- Juice and zest of 1 large lemon
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Optional: crumbled feta cheese for extra flavor
For the yogurt sauce:
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Fresh dill or mint, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine chickpeas, lemon juice and zest, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper in a food processor; blend until coarsely combined. Use a veggie prep if preferred.
- Transfer mixture to a bowl, stir in chopped parsley, and form into 2-3 tablespoon-sized patties.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry patties for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
- In a small bowl, whisk Greek yogurt with lemon juice, minced garlic, chopped dill or mint, salt, and pepper. Chill if desired.
- Serve patties topped with yogurt sauce and fresh herbs. Enjoy as an appetizer or light meal with sides like salads or pita bread.
Notes
- For vegan options, omit feta or substitute with vegan cheese.
- To bake instead of frying, preheat oven to 375°F (190°C), bake for 15-20 minutes until golden.
- Chill the yogurt sauce to enhance flavor before serving.
- Rest the mixture for a few minutes before forming patties for better texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Frying, No-Bake
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty with yogurt sauce
- Calories: 250 Kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg