Chickpea Patties with Yogurt Dressing

By ShannonB

This is effectively a healthy, low-fat twist on falafel. Very nice flavour, but quite dry and can be fragile.

Ingredients

• Yogurt Dressing:
• 1 400 g can chickpeas, rinsed
• 1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 tsp ground cumin
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp ground pepper
• 1 tbsp flour (wholemeal if desired)
• cooking spray
• 1/2 cup non-fat yogurt (Greek if available)
• 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• salt and pepper

Preparation

Step 1

In a food processor, pulse chickpeas, garlic, parsley and spices until coarsely chopped and the mixture comes together when gently squeezed. Form into 8 small patties, approximately 1/2 inch thick, and coat lightly with the flour, tapping off excess.

Cook the patties in a non-stick skillet coated with cooking spray, turning carefully, until golden brown, 2-3 minutes per side.

In a small bowl, whisk the yogurt, lemon and salt and pepper. Serve drizzled over the patties, with a green salad.