Chickpea and Herb Fritters with Lemon Dill Yogurt

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-24 · Updated 2026-04-24

Crispy chickpea fritters packed with fresh herbs, served with a tangy lemon-dill yogurt sauce for a vegetarian Hanukkah centerpiece. This Middle Eastern Hanukkah recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs chickpeas, all-purpose flour, and fresh parsley for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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

• 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh dill, finely chopped
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp (for frying) vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped (for yogurt)

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pulse chickpeas in a food processor until roughly chopped (not pureed). Transfer to a bowl and mix with flour, parsley, 1/4 cup dill, egg, baking powder, salt, and pepper until fully combined.
2. Step 2: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Drop mixture by 1/4-cup portions into the skillet, pressing into 3-inch patties. Cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and crisp, turning once.
3. Step 3: While fritters cook, whisk Greek yogurt with lemon juice and 1 tbsp chopped dill in a small bowl.
4. Step 4: Serve fritters hot with lemon dill yogurt sauce drizzled over the top.