CHICKPEA PATTIES WITH YOGURT SAUCE

Chickpea Patties with Yogurt Sauce image

Dill gives these patties a hint of freshness, and garlic is a very flavorful addition. These will please vegetarians and meat lovers alike. -Jane Hacker, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 1 dozen (1 cup sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas or garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained, divided
2 green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons snipped fresh dill or 2 teaspoons dill weed
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons tahini
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 teaspoons canola oil
SAUCE:
1 cup fat-free plain yogurt
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon curry powder
Dash crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

Place half of the chickpeas and the onions in a food processor; cover and process until chopped. Transfer to a small bowl. Stir in the bread crumbs, dill and lemon juice; set aside. , Place the tahini, salt, cumin, pepper and remaining chickpeas in food processor; cover and process until blended. Add to chopped chickpea mixture; stir to combine. Shape into 12 patties. , In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook patties in oil over medium heat in batches for 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine sauce ingredients. Serve with patties.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 332mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges