Baked Mung Bean and Vegetable Patties with Yogurt Dip

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-03 · Updated 2026-05-03

Golden baked patties made from mung beans and mixed vegetables, served with a tangy yogurt dip for a wholesome appetizer or snack. This mediterranean-inspired snacks (vegetarian) ready in about 35 minutes turns cooked mung beans, carrot, red bell pepper into a satisfying snack for between meals, packed lunches, or game-day spreads — minimal active time and easy to scale up for a crowd. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 4, so it fits into lunchboxes, road trips, or an afternoon-energy gap without derailing the day. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked mung beans
• 1 medium, grated carrot
• 1 small, finely diced red bell pepper
• 3, thinly sliced green onions
• 1, minced garlic clove
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1/4 cup chickpea flour
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp, for brushing olive oil
• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tbsp, finely chopped fresh mint leaves

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, combine 2 cups cooked mung beans, 1 medium grated carrot, 1 small finely diced red bell pepper, 3 thinly sliced green onions, and 1 minced garlic clove.
3. Step 3: Add 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp ground coriander, 1/4 cup chickpea flour, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Mix thoroughly until the mixture holds together when pressed.
4. Step 4: Shape the mixture into 8 small patties approximately 2.5 inches in diameter and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
5. Step 5: Brush each patty lightly with 2 tbsp olive oil and bake for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and firm.
6. Step 6: Meanwhile, mix 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt with 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice and 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh mint leaves to create the yogurt dip.
7. Step 7: Serve the warm patties with the yogurt dip on the side.