Crispy Chickpea & Spinach Patties with Roasted Garlic Yogurt Sauce

Enjoy these protein-packed, vegetarian chickpea and spinach patties, baked to perfection on a sheet pan and served with a creamy roasted garlic yogurt sauce. This easy recipe makes a wholesome, satisfying meal with minimal cleanup.

⏱️ 45 minutes
👥 4 servings
🔥 350 calories
Crispy Chickpea & Spinach Patties with Roasted Garlic Yogurt Sauce
Ingredients
  • 2 cups canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1.5 cups fresh spinach, chopped
  • 0.5 cup red onion, finely diced
  • 4 whole garlic cloves
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.5 cup rolled oats
  • 1 whole large egg
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.75 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 0.75 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
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Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 400°F. Place unpeeled garlic cloves on a corner of a parchment-lined sheet pan, drizzle with 1/2 tbsp olive oil, and roast for 20 minutes.

⏱️ 20 minutes 🌡️ 400°F
2

While garlic roasts, add chickpeas, spinach, red onion, oats, egg, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper to a food processor. Pulse until combined but still slightly chunky.

⏱️ 4 minutes
3

Form the mixture into 8 patties and arrange them on the same sheet pan. Brush both sides with remaining olive oil.

⏱️ 5 minutes
4

Increase oven temperature to 425°F. Bake patties for 18-20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crisp and golden.

⏱️ 20 minutes 🌡️ 425°F
5

While patties bake, squeeze roasted garlic from skins and mash. Mix with Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and parsley to make the sauce.

⏱️ 3 minutes
6

Serve chickpea-spinach patties hot with roasted garlic yogurt sauce on the side.

⏱️ 1 minute
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Nutrition Information

350
Calories
16g
Protein
38g
Carbs
12g
Fat

Per serving. Values are approximate and may vary.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, thaw and squeeze out excess moisture before adding to the mixture.

Brush the patties generously with olive oil before baking and bake at a higher temperature for the last few minutes.

Absolutely! Prepare and refrigerate the sauce up to 3 days in advance.

Yes, they reheat well and are great for lunches throughout the week.

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