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Ultimate Mediterranean Lemon Chickpea Patties with Yogurt Sauce

Experience a burst of flavor with these crispy, lemony chickpea patties served with a creamy yogurt sauce, perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Vegan
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Patties
  • 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 each zest and juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • 3/4 cup breadcrumbs (or gluten-free alternative)
  • 1 each egg, lightly beaten (or flax egg for vegan version)
For the Yogurt Sauce
  • 1 cup plain yogurt (Greek or regular)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • A sprinkle of fresh dill or mint (optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, mash the chickpeas with a fork or potato masher until they are mostly smooth but still have some texture visible.
  2. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, fresh herbs, lemon zest, juice, spices, salt, and pepper. Then incorporate the breadcrumbs and egg (or flax egg) until everything is well combined. The mixture should be moist but firm enough to hold together.
  3. Use your hands to form the mixture into patties, roughly the size of your palm—about ½ inch thick.
Cooking
  1. In a large skillet, heat some olive oil over medium heat. Cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy.
Sauce Preparation
  1. While the patties are cooking, whisk together all yogurt sauce ingredients in a bowl until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Serving
  1. Arrange the warm patties on a plate, drizzle with the yogurt sauce, and enjoy every delicious bite!

Notes

For a firmer texture, consider chilling the patties in the fridge for 30 minutes before cooking. If baking, drizzle with olive oil and bake at 400°F (200°C) for about 20 minutes, flipping halfway through.