Hot and Spicy Chickpea Poppers Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 (8 oz) can chickpeas, drained and mashed with fork
1/3 cup parsley or 1/3 cup cilantro, finely chopped
1 tbsp jalapeno pepper, very finely minced
1 tbsp white vinegar
1 tbsp dried onion, minced
1 tsp ground cumin
1/3 tsp dried garlic granules
1 egg, beaten to blend
1/4 cup self rising flour
4 oz cheddar cheese, coarsely-grated
salt and pepper , to taste
oil , for shallow-frying
1/2 cup flour
2 tbsp sesame seeds
your favorite salsa

Directions:

Combine all popper ingredients and knead together until fully combined. (the mixture will be slightly tacky) Shape into walnut-sized balls and flatten slightly between palms of hands.
Combine 1/2 cup flour with 2 tablespoons sesame seeds. Dredge the poppers in this mixture, pressing slightly so that sesame seeds adhere.
Shallow-fry in skillet, 2 minutes per side, turning over and frying other side when golden. Allow to cool a few minutes before serving alone, or with your favourite salsa.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	218.39 Kcal (914 kJ)
Calories from fat	102.05 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.34g	17%
Cholesterol	47.13mg	16%
Sodium	680.51mg	28%
Potassium	124.86mg	3%
Total Carbs	20.39g	7%
Sugars	0.39g	2%
Dietary Fiber	2.24g	9%
Protein	9g	18%
Vitamin C	5.7mg	9%
Iron	2.3mg	13%
Calcium	238.1mg	24%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	318.47 Kcal (1333 kJ)
Calories from fat	148.81 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	16.53g	17%
Cholesterol	68.72mg	16%
Sodium	992.36mg	28%
Potassium	182.08mg	3%
Total Carbs	29.73g	7%
Sugars	0.57g	2%
Dietary Fiber	3.26g	9%
Protein	13.12g	18%
Vitamin C	8.2mg	9%
Iron	3.4mg	13%
Calcium	347.2mg	24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

4.9

Points
6

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
good source of fiber

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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