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Ultimate Mediterranean Lemon Chickpea Patties with Yogurt Sauce

Ultimate Mediterranean Lemon Chickpea Patties with Yogurt Sauce
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If you’re seeking a quick and delicious meal that the entire family will love, look no further than these Ultimate Mediterranean Lemon Chickpea Patties with Yogurt Sauce. These golden, crispy patties are bursting with flavor and paired with a refreshing dill yogurt sauce that adds the perfect tang. Ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this recipe is not only easy to prepare—taking just 20 minutes—but also packed with nutritious ingredients like protein-rich chickpeas and fresh herbs. Once you try them, they’re sure to become a staple in your kitchen.

Ingredients

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  • 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)
  • 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. Drain and dry the chickpeas. Mash them in a large bowl until coarse.
  2. Mix in cumin, green onions, garlic, flour, egg, salt, and pepper until combined.
  3. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
  4. Shape mixture into patties and fry for about 3–4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  5. For the yogurt sauce, combine Greek yogurt, lemon juice, dill, garlic, and salt in a bowl.
  6. Serve warm patties with the yogurt sauce.

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