Name: How to Make Satisfying Mediterranean Lemon Chickpea Patties with Yogurt Sauce : 13 Authentic Secrets
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: • 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed; • 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced; • 2 cloves garlic, minced; • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped; • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; • 1 teaspoon lemon zest; • 1 teaspoon ground cumin; • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika; • Salt and pepper to taste; • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs; • 1 egg; • Olive oil for frying; • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt; • 1 tablespoon olive oil (for sauce); • 1 tablespoon lemon juice (for sauce); • 1 small garlic clove, minced (for sauce); • Salt to taste (for sauce)

How to Make Satisfying Mediterranean Lemon Chickpea Patties with Yogurt Sauce : 13 Authentic Secrets

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These Mediterranean Lemon Chickpea Patties are crispy, zesty, and full of herbs. Paired with a creamy yogurt sauce, they make a delicious vegetarian main or appetizer. Perfect for meal prep, wraps, or grain bowls!

Author: Amelia
Prep Time: 20
Cook Time: 10
Total Time: 30
Yield: 4 servings
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

• 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed

• 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

• 1 teaspoon lemon zest

• 1 teaspoon ground cumin

• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

• Salt and pepper to taste

• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs

• 1 egg

• Olive oil for frying

• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt

• 1 tablespoon olive oil (for sauce)

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice (for sauce)

• 1 small garlic clove, minced (for sauce)

• Salt to taste (for sauce)

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Instructions

1. Mash chickpeas in a bowl until mostly smooth.

2. Add onion, garlic, parsley, lemon juice, zest, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, breadcrumbs, and egg. Mix well.

3. Form mixture into small patties.

4. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat and cook patties for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.

5. For the sauce, mix yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and salt in a small bowl.

6. Serve patties warm with yogurt sauce.

Notes

• For a vegan version, replace the egg with a flax egg (1 tbsp flaxseed meal + 2.5 tbsp water)

• These patties can be baked at 400°F for 20 minutes, flipping halfway

• Serve in pita pockets or over salad for a complete meal

• Patties can be refrigerated for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 1 month

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2-3 patties with sauce
Calories: 220
Sugar: 3
Sodium: 340
Fat: 10
Saturated Fat: 2
Unsaturated Fat: 7
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 24
Fiber: 5
Protein: 9
Cholesterol: 35

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