Quinoa and Chickpea Veggie Patties with Yogurt-Tahini Sauce

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-13 · Updated 2026-06-13

Savory patties combining quinoa and chickpeas with fresh herbs and spices, served with a creamy yogurt-tahini sauce for dipping. This mediterranean-inspired vegetarian (vegetarian, high protein) ready in about 27 minutes blends cooked quinoa, stalks green onion, finely chopped, fresh parsley, chopped into a versatile sauce that lifts everything from grain bowls and roasted vegetables to grilled proteins — a small-batch staple worth keeping in the fridge. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so a small batch covers several meals across the week without taking over the fridge. 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

• 1 cup cooked quinoa
• 1 can (15 oz) canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 3 stalks green onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 2 cloves garlic clove, minced
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 2 tbsp tahini
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tbsp water

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a food processor, combine 1 can (15 oz) drained chickpeas, 1 cup cooked quinoa, 3 finely chopped green onions, 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, 1 tsp ground cumin, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper. Pulse until the mixture is finely chopped but not pureed, scraping down the sides as needed.
2. Step 2: Transfer the mixture to a bowl and stir in 1/4 cup all-purpose flour and 1 large beaten egg until fully combined and the mixture holds together when pressed.
3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Form the mixture into 8 equal patties about 2.5 inches in diameter and place them in the skillet.
4. Step 4: Cook the patties for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy on the outside and heated through.
5. Step 5: Meanwhile, whisk together 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, 2 tbsp tahini, 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice, and 1 tbsp water until smooth and creamy.
6. Step 6: Serve the warm patties with the yogurt-tahini sauce drizzled on top or on the side for dipping.