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Lemon Chickpea Patties with Yogurt Sauce Recipe

Lemon Chickpea Patties with Yogurt Sauce Recipe
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These Ultimate Mediterranean Lemon Chickpea Patties are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, infused with fragrant cumin and fresh herbs. Served with a tangy, refreshing yogurt sauce flavored with lemon and dill, they make a perfect light lunch, appetizer, or snack. This gluten-free, vegetarian recipe is easy to prepare and bursting with Mediterranean flavors, combining wholesome chickpeas and zesty spices for a nutritious and satisfying dish.

Ingredients

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Chickpea 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

  1. Prepare Chickpeas: Drain the canned chickpeas and pat them dry using a clean towel or paper towel. Place them in a large mixing bowl and mash them with a fork or potato masher until they are coarse but still textured, not completely smooth.
  2. Mix Ingredients: Add ground cumin, freshly ground black pepper, sea salt, minced green onions, minced garlic, all-purpose (or chickpea) flour, and egg to the mashed chickpeas. Mix everything thoroughly and knead the mixture until it forms a dough-like consistency that can be shaped into patties.
  3. Heat Oil: Pour the grapeseed oil into a frying pan and heat it over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking, preparing it for frying the patties.
  4. Form Patties: Using a spoon, scoop about 3 tablespoons of the chickpea mixture at a time, shape each scoop into flat round patties by hand, and carefully place them into the hot oil in the frying pan.
  5. Fry Patties: Fry each patty for approximately 3 to 4 minutes on each side, or until they develop a golden-brown crust and become crisp. Once cooked, transfer the patties to a wire rack to drain any excess oil and keep them crisp.
  6. Make Yogurt Sauce: In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt, lemon juice, minced fresh dill, minced garlic, and sea salt. Mix well until smooth, then chill in the refrigerator until serving to allow flavors to meld.
  7. Serve: Plate the warm chickpea patties and serve them alongside the chilled lemon-dill yogurt sauce for dipping. Enjoy immediately for best texture and flavor.

Notes

  • You can substitute grapeseed oil with any neutral oil like vegetable or canola oil for frying.
  • For a gluten-free version, use chickpea flour instead of all-purpose flour.
  • To make the recipe vegan, omit the egg and add a flax or chia egg substitute.
  • If patties crumble while frying, add a little more flour to the mixture to help bind them.
  • These patties can be kept warm in an oven at a low temperature (around 200°F or 90°C) until serving.
  • Feel free to garnish the patties with extra fresh dill or lemon wedges for added flavor.

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Keywords: Mediterranean, chickpea patties, lemon, yogurt sauce, vegetarian, appetizer, easy recipe, gluten-free option

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