COURSE:
Snack, Starter
Chickpea and Aubergine Bites: A Savoury, Healthy Snack Full of Flavour
Bring a delicious twist to plant-based snacking with Chickpea and Aubergine Bites, a savoury and satisfying treat that’s perfect for any occasion. These bites combine creamy chickpeas and smoky aubergine, creating a blend of flavours that’s both rich and wholesome. Whether you’re looking for a quick appetiser or a healthy snack, these bites are packed with fibre, protein, and bold Mediterranean-inspired flavours.
Made easily with your Instant Pot or air fryer, these Chickpea and Aubergine Bites are simple to prepare. The chickpeas provide a hearty base, while the roasted aubergine adds a deep, smoky taste that complements the chickpeas perfectly. Seasoned with herbs and spices like cumin, coriander, and garlic, these bites are flavourful without needing heavy oils or frying.
Serve them with a zesty yoghurt dip or tahini sauce for extra creaminess, or add them to a mezze platter alongside fresh veggies, olives, and pita bread. These bites make a versatile, nutritious snack that’s ideal for entertaining, family meals, or as a lunchbox treat. With their satisfying texture and bold flavour, Chickpea and Aubergine Bites are a delightful addition to any snack or meal.
Chickpea and Aubergine Bites
Servings:
20 servings
Product:
Vortex Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 240 g cooked chickpeas
- 1 aubergine
- 1 garlic clove
- 3 tsp cumin
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 100 g chickpea flour
- 120 g breadcrumbs
- 30 ml olive oil
Beetroot sauce:
- 150 g yogurt
- 30 g cooked beetroot
Instructions
- Peel the aubergine and cut it into small cubes. Heat a pan with the olive oil and garlic clove and once golden add the aubergine. Season with salt and pepper, cover with a lid and let it cook until soft.
- Add the chickpeas, aubergine, cumin, salt, pepper, garlic powder, chickpea flour and 20g of breadcrumbs in a blender and mix. It doesn’t need to be too smooth.
- Leave the mixture in the fridge for at least 10 minutes to set. In the meantime, make the sauce by blending the yogurt and the beetroot until even.
- Roll the aubergine and chickpea mixture into 20 balls, then coat them with the remaining breadcrumbs, then spray each ball with a little bit of oil.
- Select Air Fry on your Vortex and set the time to 10 minutes and temperature to 180C.
- Add the balls when prompted, and give them a shake at half way.
- Once the frying program has finished, serve with the beetroot sauce
Chickpea and Aubergine Bites
COURSE:
Snack, Starter
Servings:
20 servings
Product:
Vortex Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 240 g cooked chickpeas
- 1 aubergine
- 1 garlic clove
- 3 tsp cumin
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 100 g chickpea flour
- 120 g breadcrumbs
- 30 ml olive oil
Beetroot sauce:
- 150 g yogurt
- 30 g cooked beetroot
Instructions
- Peel the aubergine and cut it into small cubes. Heat a pan with the olive oil and garlic clove and once golden add the aubergine. Season with salt and pepper, cover with a lid and let it cook until soft.
- Add the chickpeas, aubergine, cumin, salt, pepper, garlic powder, chickpea flour and 20g of breadcrumbs in a blender and mix. It doesn’t need to be too smooth.
- Leave the mixture in the fridge for at least 10 minutes to set. In the meantime, make the sauce by blending the yogurt and the beetroot until even.
- Roll the aubergine and chickpea mixture into 20 balls, then coat them with the remaining breadcrumbs, then spray each ball with a little bit of oil.
- Select Air Fry on your Vortex and set the time to 10 minutes and temperature to 180C.
- Add the balls when prompted, and give them a shake at half way.
- Once the frying program has finished, serve with the beetroot sauce
Chickpea and Aubergine Bites: A Savoury, Healthy Snack Full of Flavour
Bring a delicious twist to plant-based snacking with Chickpea and Aubergine Bites, a savoury and satisfying treat that’s perfect for any occasion. These bites combine creamy chickpeas and smoky aubergine, creating a blend of flavours that’s both rich and wholesome. Whether you’re looking for a quick appetiser or a healthy snack, these bites are packed with fibre, protein, and bold Mediterranean-inspired flavours.
Made easily with your Instant Pot or air fryer, these Chickpea and Aubergine Bites are simple to prepare. The chickpeas provide a hearty base, while the roasted aubergine adds a deep, smoky taste that complements the chickpeas perfectly. Seasoned with herbs and spices like cumin, coriander, and garlic, these bites are flavourful without needing heavy oils or frying.
Serve them with a zesty yoghurt dip or tahini sauce for extra creaminess, or add them to a mezze platter alongside fresh veggies, olives, and pita bread. These bites make a versatile, nutritious snack that’s ideal for entertaining, family meals, or as a lunchbox treat. With their satisfying texture and bold flavour, Chickpea and Aubergine Bites are a delightful addition to any snack or meal.
