Chickpea Fritters with Tzatziki Sauce

Crispy, crunchy, citrusy, and herbaceous- these Chickpea Fritters with Tzatziki Sauce are so yummy! The fritters are joined by a creamy Tzatziki Sauce featuring fresh dill, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a light dipping sauce, paired beautifully with this savory and filling appetizer. The dish remains true to the long-standing use of chickpeas in Greek cuisine, along with Rodelle’s Greek Seasoning to provide flavor and complexity. These are quick and easy for any special event where you’re looking to wow your guests- and showcase your culinary repertoire with a delectable yet simple hors d’oeuvre.

  • Easy
  • 55 mins
  • 12 servings
A group of chickpea fritters on a wooden platter with white accent. In the group of fritters is homemade tzatziki sauce. Parsley is used as garnish on fritters and in sauce. The background is a medium wood with chickpeas in a charcoal colored bowl.
Ingredients

For the Chickpea Fritters 

  • 2- 15 ounce cans chickpeas 
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour 
  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese 
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley 
  • ¼ cup water 
  • ¼ cup olive oil 
  • ½ lemon, zested and juiced 
  • 2 tsp Rodelle Greek Seasoning 
  • 1 tsp cumin 

For the Tzatziki Sauce 

  • 1 cup cucumber, grated 
  • 2 cups Greek yogurt 
  • ½ tbsp olive oil 
  • ½ lemon, zested and juiced 
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely minced 
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill, minced 
  • 2 tbsp fresh mint, minced 
  • 2 tsp Rodelle Greek Seasoning 
Uses
Directions
  1. For the Chickpea Fritters, combine all ingredients in a food processor except the flour, and pulse until well-combined and smooth. Transfer to a mixing bowl and stir in the flour until well-incorporated and no lumps remain. Form into 12 even-sized patties, about 3 tbsp each. Press down to form a disk shape, about 1/2 inch thick.  
  2. Preheat the oven to 375 F. In a large pan, heat 2 tbsp olive oil. Cook the patties for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy. Place on a half sheet pan lined with a wire rack. Finish baking in the prepared oven for 10 minutes, and transfer to a serving platter. 
  3. For the Tzatziki Sauce, combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix until smooth. Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with lemon zest and dill. Serve cold with the Chickpea Fritters. 

Tips 

  • Pulse the chickpea mixture until well-combined and smooth to remove any lumps of chickpeas. 

Recipe was developed for Rodelle by ADM intern, Katie Scheid.