Best Mediterranean Lemon Chickpea Patties with Yogurt Sauce Recipe
These Best Mediterranean Lemon Chickpea Patties with Yogurt Sauce are a fresh and wholesome recipe perfect for a healthy meal. Made with chickpeas, oat flour, and flavorful Mediterranean herbs and spices, they are pan-fried to a crispy golden brown and served with a tangy, creamy Greek yogurt sauce that complements the zesty lemon and garlic flavors beautifully.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 patties 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Chickpea Patties
- 2 cups cooked chickpeas
- 1/4 cup oat flour
- 1 lemon, zest and juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Yogurt Sauce
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh dill (optional)
Instructions
- Mash Chickpeas: In a bowl, mash the cooked chickpeas until mostly smooth, ensuring to leave some chunks for texture.
- Mix Ingredients: Add oat flour, lemon zest, lemon juice, minced garlic, chopped parsley, ground cumin, salt, and pepper to the mashed chickpeas. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
- Form Patties: Shape the mixture into small patties approximately 2 inches wide. Place them in the refrigerator to chill for 20 minutes to help firm up.
- Fry Patties: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the patties for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and crisp on both sides.
- Prepare Yogurt Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, and fresh dill if using. Blend until smooth and well combined.
- Serve: Serve the patties warm with a generous spoonful of the tangy yogurt sauce on top or on the side, garnished with fresh herbs as desired.
Notes
- Make sure not to over-mash the chickpeas to retain a pleasant texture in the patties.
- Oat flour can be substituted with chickpea flour or all-purpose flour if preferred.
- Chilling the patties before frying helps them hold their shape better during cooking.
- For a vegan version, substitute Greek yogurt with a plant-based yogurt alternative.
- Adjust seasoning according to taste, especially salt and pepper.
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