A delicious and healthy appetizer made with roasted aubergines and chickpeas, perfect for any occasion.
Aubergine & Chickpea Bites
A delicious and healthy appetizer made with roasted aubergines and chickpeas, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 aubergine large, diced
- 1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 lemon juiced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- to taste salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
- In a bowl, toss the diced aubergine with olive oil, cumin, and a little salt and pepper.
- Spread the aubergine on a baking tray and roast for 20 minutes or until soft.
- In a food processor, combine roasted aubergine, chickpeas, garlic, lemon juice, and additional salt and pepper.
- Pulse the mixture until combined but still slightly chunky.
- Shape mixture into small bite-sized balls.
- Serve warm or at room temperature as an appetizer or snack.
Nutrition
Serving: 5gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 7gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 8gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg
