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Chickpea Patties with Yogurt Sauce

1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas or garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained, divided
2 green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons snipped fresh dill or 2 teaspoons dill weed
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons tahini
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 teaspoons canola oil
SAUCE:
1 cup (8 ounces) fat-free plain yogurt
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon curry powder
Dash crushed red pepper flakes

Place half of the chickpeas and the onions in a food processor; cover and process
until chopped. Transfer to a small bowl. Stir in the bread crumbs, dill and lemon
juice; set aside. Place the tahini, salt, cumin, pepper and remaining
chickpeas in food processor; cover and process until blended. Add to chopped

Printed from tasteofhome.com Sep 4, 2008

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Chickpea Patties with Yogurt Sauce cont.

chickpea mixture; stir to combine. Shape into 12 patties. In a large nonstick
skillet coated with cooking spray, cook patties in oil over medium heat in
batches for 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Meanwhile, in a small
bowl, combine sauce ingredients. Serve with patties.

Yield: 1 dozen (1 cup sauce).