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.

- 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
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°FWhile 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 minutesForm the mixture into 8 patties and arrange them on the same sheet pan. Brush both sides with remaining olive oil.
⏱️ 5 minutesIncrease oven temperature to 425°F. Bake patties for 18-20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crisp and golden.
⏱️ 20 minutes 🌡️ 425°FWhile patties bake, squeeze roasted garlic from skins and mash. Mix with Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and parsley to make the sauce.
⏱️ 3 minutesServe chickpea-spinach patties hot with roasted garlic yogurt sauce on the side.
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Nutrition Information
Per serving. Values are approximate and may vary.
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