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