Description
Easy to make chickpea patties with a fresh lemon flavor, served with a simple yogurt sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- For the Yogurt Sauce:
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mash the chickpeas with a fork until mostly broken down.
- Add the breadcrumbs, red onion, parsley, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine.
- Divide the mixture into four equal portions and shape them into patties.
- Heat the olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the patties for 4-5 minutes per side, until golden brown and heated through.
- While the patties are cooking, prepare the yogurt sauce by combining the yogurt, dill, and lemon juice in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve the chickpea patties with the yogurt sauce.
Notes
- You can substitute gluten-free breadcrumbs for a gluten-free option.
- Add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the patties for a little heat.
- For a firmer patty, you can chill the mixture for 30 minutes before shaping.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty with sauce
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: chickpea patties, lemon, yogurt sauce, vegetarian, easy recipe, quick meal