Chickpea Patties

These Chickpea Patties are a delightful vegetarian option infused with Greek flavors, perfect for a summer BBQ. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, they are served with a refreshing tzatziki sauce.

Ingredients

• canned chickpeas - 400 grams, drained and rinsed
• red onion - 50 grams, finely chopped
• garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• fresh parsley - 30 grams, chopped
• fresh dill - 15 grams, chopped
• cumin powder - 1 teaspoon
• salt - 1 teaspoon
• black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• all-purpose flour - 50 grams
• olive oil - 2 tablespoons (for frying)
• Greek yogurt - 100 grams (for tzatziki)
• cucumber - 50 grams, grated
• lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• salt - 1/4 teaspoon (for tzatziki)

Steps

1. In a large bowl, mash the drained chickpeas with a fork until slightly chunky.
2. Add the chopped red onion, minced garlic, parsley, dill, cumin, salt, and black pepper to the mashed chickpeas. Mix well.
3. Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the mixture and combine until it holds together. If too wet, add a bit more flour.
4. Form the mixture into patties, about 5 cm in diameter.
5. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
6. In a small bowl, mix the Greek yogurt, grated cucumber, lemon juice, and salt to prepare the tzatziki sauce.
7. Serve the chickpea patties warm with tzatziki sauce on the side.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 14 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 12 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in plant-based protein from chickpeas.
• High in fiber, promoting digestive health.

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