Chilli and chickpea bites recipe

Name: Chilli and chickpea bites recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 200 g (7.1oz) Tenderstem broccoli; 2 tbsp Olive oil, plus extra for frying; 1 Onion, finely chopped; 2 Cloves of garlic, peeled and crushed; 1 Red chilli, finely chopped (optional); 1 400g can of chickpeas, drained; 1 Egg; 75 g (2.6oz) Finely grated parmesan; 1 Lemon, the zest finely grated; 1 handful Basil leaves

Servings: persons

1
Steam the Tenderstem broccoli for a few minutes until it is just tender.
2
Remove from the heat and keep to one side
3
Heat the 2 tbsp of olive oil in a frying pan and gently cook the onion, garlic and chilli, if using, until the onion has softened but not coloured.
4
Remove from the heat and spoon into a food processor
5
Chop the flowery top section off each piece of the Tenderstem broccoli, cut into smaller pieces and set aside.
6
Roughly chop the main part of the stalk and place in the food processor, along with the chickpeas, egg, parmesan, lemon zest and basil.
7
Blitz until you have a rough paste and then transfer to a bowl.
8
Mix in the reserved Tenderstemr tops and season with salt and pepper
9
Using your hands, shape the mixture into patty shapes - as small or large as you like.
10
They can be stored in the fridge at this stage ready to cook when needed (up to 1 day before)
11
Heat a couple of tablespoons of olive oil in a large frying pan and fry the patties for a minute or so each side until golden.
12
You will need to do this in a few batches, depending on the size of your pan
13
Remove from the pan, and serve hot, warm or room temperature

266

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 200 g (7.1oz) Tenderstem broccoli, 2 tbsp Olive oil, plus extra for frying, 1 Onion, finely chopped, 2 Cloves of garlic, peeled and crushed, and more.

Yes, Chilli and chickpea bites recipe falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!