Description
A delicious and healthy snack that combines zucchini and chickpeas for a crispy yet wholesome treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 cup mixed vegetables, diced (bell peppers, onions, carrots, etc.)
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash and grate the zucchinis, then squeeze out excess moisture.
- Mash the chickpeas in a large bowl until chunky.
- Combine the vegetables, grated zucchini, almond flour, Parmesan, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper with the chickpeas.
- Form small balls or patties with the mixture.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving with a dipping sauce.
Notes
For a vegan version, replace Parmesan with nutritional yeast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: snack, vegetarian, zucchini, chickpeas, healthy bites, party snack