Crispy Mediterranean Chickpea Patties with Lemon Yogurt Sauce
These crispy Mediterranean chickpea patties are packed with warm spices and pan-fried to golden perfection, served with a bright and creamy lemon yogurt sauce for a satisfying and flavorful meal.
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- skillet
- spatula
Ingredients
- 2 cans chickpeas, rinsed and dried
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- black pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/3-1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- olive oil for frying
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 small cucumber, grated and squeezed dry
- 1-2 cloves garlic, minced (for sauce)
- 1 lemon zest
- 1-2 tbsp lemon juice (for sauce)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for sauce)
- 2 tbsp fresh dill or parsley, chopped
- salt and pepper to taste (for sauce)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mash chickpeas with a fork or potato masher, leaving some texture.
- Add onion, garlic, egg, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, pepper, lemon juice, parsley, and breadcrumbs. Mix until combined.
- Let mixture rest for 10 minutes to firm up.
- Shape into small patties.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook patties 3–4 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
- In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, herbs, salt, and pepper.
- Serve patties warm with lemon yogurt sauce.
Notes
Make sure chickpeas are well dried to achieve crisp patties. Chill mixture before shaping if too soft. Serve immediately for best texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 3mg