Tortilla Bowl with Chickpea Balls

Tortilla Bowl with Chickpea Balls

Blood Sugar: 14Servings: 4Preparation Time: 45minMeal Category: Lunch
Micronutrients:FolateCalciumMagnesium

Macronutrients per 100g

Energy
250kcal
Sugar
4g
Fat
9g
Fiber
9g
Sat fat
3g
Protein
10g
Carbs
34g
Sodium
185mg

Ingredients

  • 1/2 bunch Parsley
  • 1 tsp Ground cumin
  • 1 tsp Ground coriander
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 1 Avocado
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice
  • 150g / 5.29oz Sour cream
  • 1 tbsp crushed Flax seeds
  • 2 Onion
  • 1 Garlic clove
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 240g / 8.47oz drained Chickpeas
  • 240g / 8.47oz drained Kidney beans
  • 140g / 4.94oz drained Corn
  • 2 tbsp Tomato paste
  • 1 tsp Sweet paprika powder
  • 8 small Whole wheat tortilla

Preparation

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F).
  2. Mix 1 tbsp crushed Flax seeds with 3 tbsp water and let it swell.
  3. Peel and finely chop 2 Onions and 1 Garlic clove.
  4. Sauté Onions and Garlic in 1 tbsp Olive oil until translucent.
  5. Drain and rinse 240g Chickpeas.
  6. Blend Chickpeas in a food processor (not too fine).
  7. Mix Chickpeas with Onion, Garlic, Flax seeds, 1/2 bunch Parsley, 1 tsp Ground cumin, 1 tsp Ground coriander, Salt and Pepper.
  8. Form walnut-sized balls from the mixture.
  9. Place balls on a baking sheet and brush with remaining Olive oil.
  10. Bake for 15-20 minutes, turning halfway through.
  11. Meanwhile, halve 1 Avocado, remove the pit and scoop out the flesh.
  12. Dice Avocado and blend with 1 tbsp Lemon juice and 150g Sour cream. Season with Salt and Pepper.
  13. For the salsa, drain and rinse 240g Kidney beans and 140g Corn.
  14. Heat 1 tbsp Olive oil in a pan and briefly sauté 2 tbsp Tomato paste.
  15. Add 100ml water, Kidney beans, and Corn. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 5-8 minutes. Season with 1 tsp Sweet paprika powder, Salt, and Pepper.
  16. Cut 8 small Whole wheat tortillas into wedges.
  17. Toast tortillas in the oven for 6-8 minutes.
  18. Serve the Bean-Corn salsa in bowls, topped with Avocado cream and Chickpea balls. Serve with tortilla chips.

Micronutrients % of RDI

Iron
3% of RDI
Magnesium
66% of RDI
Vitamin C
9% of RDI
Omega 3
3% of RDI
Vitamin A
33% of RDI
Calcium
11% of RDI
Folate
19% of RDI

Good to know

For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free tortillas. The dish provides a good balance of protein, fiber, and healthy fats.
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