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Ultimate Mediterranean Lemon Chickpea Patties with Yogurt Sauce

Delicious and healthy chickpea patties infused with Mediterranean flavors, served with a creamy yogurt sauce.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, main
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Chickpea Patties
  • 1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs preferably whole wheat
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp coriander
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 egg large beaten
Yogurt Sauce
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill chopped

Method
 

Prepare Chickpea Patties
  1. In a food processor, combine chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, cilantro, cumin, coriander, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Pulse until mixture is well combined but still slightly chunky.
  2. Transfer the mixture to a mixing bowl and stir in breadcrumbs and beaten egg until well incorporated.
  3. Form the mixture into patties, about 2-3 inches in diameter.
  4. Place the patties on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Cook Patties
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Bake the patties in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown.
  3. Alternatively, heat a frying pan over medium heat and cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden.
Make Yogurt Sauce
  1. In a small bowl, mix together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, dill, and salt until smooth.
Serve
  1. Serve the chickpea patties warm with the yogurt sauce on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gFiber: 8gSugar: 2g

Notes

These patties can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. They can also be frozen for longer storage.

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