For the hamburger patties:
Chickpeas: 1 cup, cooked (you can use canned chickpeas or dried chickpeas soaked overnight and boiled)
Yolk of an Egg: 3 Red Pepper Pepper: 1/4 cup, chopped into small pieces.
Chopped parsley: 1/4 cup Olive oil: For frying
Salt and pepper: as desired.
For the Yogurt Sauce:
Greek yogurt: 1 cup
Dill: 1 tablespoon, chopped
Garlic: 1 piece, finely chopped
Lemon Juice: 2 teaspoons
Salt and pepper: as desired.
Guidelines
Instructions
1. Get the chickpeas ready:
If you are using dried chickpeas, soak them in water overnight and cook them until they are soft. If you are using canned chickpeas, make sure to wash them well.
2. Prepare the burger patties:
In a bowl, crush the cooked chickpeas until they are mostly smooth.
Put the egg yolks, diced red bell pepper, parsley, and a little salt and pepper. Mix together until well mixed.
Shape the mixture into small round pieces.
3. Cook the burger patties.
Warm up a frying pan on medium heat and add a little bit of olive oil.
Cook the patties in a pan for 3-4 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and crispy.
4. Make the Yogurt Dip: In a small bowl, mix together Greek yogurt, chopped dill, minced garlic, lemon juice, and add salt and pepper to taste. Mix well.
5. Serve: Serve the warm chickpea cakes with the zesty yogurt sauce on the side.
Benefits for your health:
Chickpeas are a good source of protein and fiber, which makes them very helpful for controlling blood sugar levels. Mixing olive oil, which has good fats, with Greek yogurt, which has probiotics, makes this meal good for your heart and digestion.