Description
A flavorful and crispy Mediterranean-inspired chickpea patties recipe served with a tangy homemade yogurt sauce, perfect for a light lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
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Patties
- 12 oz canned chickpeas (drained)
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 2 green onions, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (or chickpea flour)
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup grapeseed oil (or other neutral oil, for frying)
Yogurt Sauce
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (or sour cream)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (from 1/2 lemon)
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, minced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Prepare Chickpeas: Drain chickpeas well and pat dry to remove excess moisture. Mash them in a large bowl until coarse but retaining some texture.
- Mix Ingredients: Add ground cumin, freshly ground black pepper, sea salt, minced green onions, minced garlic, flour, and egg to the mashed chickpeas. Mix thoroughly and knead the mixture until it forms a dough-like consistency suitable for shaping.
- Heat Oil: Pour grapeseed oil into a frying pan and heat over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking.
- Form Patties: Scoop about 3 tablespoons of the chickpea mixture per patty and shape each into flat rounds. Carefully place the patties into the hot oil in the pan.
- Fry Patties: Cook patties for 4 minutes on each side or until they turn golden brown and crisp. Once cooked, transfer them to a wire rack to cool slightly and maintain their crispiness.
- Make Yogurt Sauce: In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, lemon juice, minced dill, minced garlic, and sea salt. Stir well and chill until ready to serve.
- Serve: Plate the warm chickpea patties and serve alongside the chilled yogurt sauce for dipping or topping.
Notes
- Cool patties on a wire rack instead of paper towels to keep them crispy.
- Use chickpea flour instead of all-purpose flour for a gluten-free version.
- Substitute fresh parsley or mint for dill to vary the flavor of the yogurt sauce.
- For a healthier alternative, bake patties at 400°F for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Store leftover patties in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat in a skillet or oven to maintain crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
