Eggplant Chickpea Bites (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Vegetables and legumes

01 - 1 onion
02 - 2 cloves of garlic
03 - 400g canned chickpeas (drained)
04 - 2 small eggplants

→ Seasonings and binders

05 - Salt and pepper
06 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
07 - 60g chickpea flour
08 - Extra virgin olive oil
09 - 3-4 tbsp fresh parsley

# Instructions:

01 - Slice the eggplants in half, score the flesh, and coat with olive oil. Roast at 210°C for about 30 minutes until they’re soft.
02 - Blend the eggplant flesh with chickpeas, onion, and garlic. Combine until it forms a consistent mixture that’s not overly smooth.
03 - Add paprika, chickpea flour, and parsley into the mix. Season with salt and pepper, then let it chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.
04 - Wet your hands and shape the mixture into apricot-sized balls. Brown them evenly in a pan with olive oil.

# Notes:

01 - Tweak the flour amount based on how wet the ingredients are.
02 - Great choice for a complete vegetarian meal.

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