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Chickpea Bites Meal Prep
Easy to make, these chickpea bites are perfect for meal prep. Served with a creamy avocado dip and fresh veggies, they are perfect for lunchboxes.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 338 kcal
Course:
Lunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the chickpea bites:
- 15 ounces can chickpeas drained and rinsed
- ¾ cup breadcrumbs divided
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 1 lime juiced
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- black pepper to taste
- cooking spray
For the avocado dip
- 1 avocado mashed
- 1 lime zested and juiced
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- kosher salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
For accompaniments
- snap peas
- carrots
- trail mix
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In the bowl of a food processor, combine chickpeas, ½ cup breadcrumbs, flour, egg, lime juice, sesame oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, cumin, cayenne pepper, and black pepper. The mixture should stick together like a ball.
- Add remaining ¼ cup of breadcrumbs to a shallow bowl. Roll two tablespoons of chickpea mixture into a ball and flatten into a ½-inch thick disc (I used cookie scoop). Toss in breadcrumbs and place on prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remainder chickpea mixture. Spray chickpea bites with nonstick spray and bake until golden brown, 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Meanwhile, make the avocado dip. In a medium bowl, combine avocado, lime zest and juice, garlic powder, and onion powder. Combine and season with salt and black pepper, to taste.
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Notes
- Storage: The chickpea bites will keep well for 4 to 5 days in the fridge. The avocado dip can be made 1 to 2 days ahead of time.
- Freezer Instructions: Once baked, let them cool and freeze them solid on a baking sheet before transferring to a bag or container. Thaw them in the fridge overnight before adding to lunch boxes. Frozen, they will keep well for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information
Calories
338kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
41mg
(14%)
Sodium
480mg
(20%)
Potassium
509mg
(15%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
2769IU
(55%)
Vitamin C
17mg
(19%)
Calcium
85mg
(9%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 338
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 338kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 41mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 480mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 509mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 2769IU | 55% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 85mg | 9% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.