Description
Whip up these delicious and easy Ultimate Mediterranean Lemon Chickpea Patties with a refreshing yogurt sauce. Perfect for a light lunch, vegetarian dinner, or appetizer. Full of fresh flavors and wholesome ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs (or gluten-free breadcrumbs)
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- 2–3 tablespoons olive oil, for pan-frying
- For the Yogurt Sauce:
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (full-fat or non-fat is fine)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 small clove garlic, minced (optional)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill or parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Prepare the chickpeas: Place the rinsed and drained chickpeas in a medium bowl. Mash with a fork or potato masher until mostly broken down but still textured.
- 2. Add aromatics and herbs: To the mashed chickpeas, add finely chopped red onion, minced garlic, chopped fresh parsley, and chopped fresh mint.
- 3. Incorporate binders and seasonings: Stir in breadcrumbs, lightly beaten egg, lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper.
- 4. Mix thoroughly: Gently mix all ingredients until well combined. Mixture should be moist but firm enough to shape.
- 5. Shape the patties: Form about 2-3 tablespoons of mixture into patties, about 1/2 inch thick and 2-3 inches in diameter. Aim for 6-8 patties.
- 6. Prepare the yogurt sauce: In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt, lemon juice, minced garlic (if using), and fresh dill or parsley. Stir and season to taste. Set aside in the refrigerator.
- 7. Cook the patties: Heat 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 8. Pan-fry until golden brown: Cook patties for 4-5 minutes per side, until golden brown and heated through. Do not overcrowd the pan; cook in batches.
- 9. Drain excess oil: Remove cooked patties and place on a plate lined with paper towels.
- 10. Serve warm: Arrange patties on a platter and serve immediately with the yogurt sauce.
Notes
Storage: Store cooled patties in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Store yogurt sauce separately for 5-7 days. Do not freeze patties. Reheating: Reheat in oven at 350°F (175°C) for 8-10 minutes, or stovetop in a skillet with a little oil for 3-4 minutes per side. Microwave is also an option but may soften texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g