Name: Mediterranean Lemon Chickpea Patties
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 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; Zest and juice of 1 lemon; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; Salt and pepper, to taste; 3/4 cup breadcrumbs (or gluten-free alternative); 1 egg, lightly beaten (or flax egg for vegan option); 1 cup plain yogurt (Greek or regular); 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; Salt and pepper, to taste; Fresh dill or mint (optional)

Description

Mediterranean Lemon Chickpea Patties are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and bursting with fresh herbs and zesty lemon flavor. Served with a creamy yogurt sauce, this easy and healthy recipe is perfect for quick weeknight meals or light lunches.

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
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Salt and pepper, to taste
3/4 cup breadcrumbs (or gluten-free alternative)
1 egg, lightly beaten (or flax egg for vegan option)

For the Yogurt Sauce:

1 cup plain yogurt (Greek or regular)
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh dill or mint (optional)

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Instructions

Prepare the chickpeas:
In a large bowl, mash the chickpeas with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth with some texture remaining.
Mix the ingredients:
Add onion, garlic, parsley, cilantro, lemon zest, lemon juice, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
Form the mixture:
Stir in breadcrumbs and egg (or flax egg). Mix until the mixture holds together. Shape into patties about 1/2 inch thick.
Cook the patties:
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook patties for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
Make the yogurt sauce:
In a small bowl, whisk together yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
Serve:
Serve warm patties with yogurt sauce on the side or drizzled on top.

Notes

For a vegan version, use a flax egg instead of a regular egg.

If the mixture feels too wet, add extra breadcrumbs gradually.

Bake option: Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway.

These patties freeze well for up to 2 months.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Pan-Fried
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 patties
Calories: 210 kcal
Sugar: 3 g
Sodium: 320 mg
Fat: 8 g
Saturated Fat: 2 g
Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 26 g
Fiber: 6 g
Protein: 8 g
Cholesterol: 25 mg