Soft Chickpea, Carrot and Cheese Stars
Star-shaped baked bites that are tender inside and lightly golden outside, made with chickpeas, carrot, and cheese. They are ideal for little hands and perfect for a fun meal or snack.
Ingredients
- 240 g cooked chickpeas, drained (well escurridos)
- 80 g finely grated carrot (without exceso of humedad)
- 70 g shredded mozzarella cheese (puede ser mozzarella suave)
- 1 unit egg (beaten)
- 45 g breadcrumbs (preferiblemente fino)
- 15 ml olive oil (more a poco for engrasar)
- 2 g garlic powder
- 2 g onion powder
- 2 g salt
Nutrition facts
per serving
Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 200 °C / 400 °F and lightly grease a baking tray or line it with parchment paper brushed with a little olive oil.
- 2
Place the cooked, drained chickpeas in a bowl and mash them with a fork or potato masher until you get a paste with some texture.
- 3
Add the grated carrot, shredded mozzarella cheese, beaten egg, breadcrumbs, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Mix well until a moldable dough forms.
- 4
Let the mixture rest for 5 minutes so the breadcrumbs can absorb some of the moisture.
- 5
Roll the mixture between two sheets of parchment paper until it is about 1.5 cm thick.
- 6
Cut the dough with a small star-shaped cutter. Gather the scraps, roll them again, and cut more stars until all the mixture is used.
- 7
Place the stars on the prepared tray and bake for 16 to 18 minutes at 200 °C / 400 °F, carefully flipping them halfway through, until firm and lightly golden.
- 8
Let them cool for 5 minutes before serving so the cheese can set and the little stars hold their shape better.
Chef tips
If the mixture feels too wet, add 1 or 2 extra tablespoons of breadcrumbs. If it feels too dry, add 1 tablespoon of water or a little more beaten egg. For younger children, serve the stars warm and soft.
Substitutions
You can swap mozzarella for a mild shredded cheese such as Monterey Jack or a mild semi-hard cheese. The breadcrumbs can be replaced with gluten-free breadcrumbs for a gluten-free version, as long as the other ingredients are also suitable.
What I used to make it
Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.
Illustrative imageNinja Professional BL610 Blender
Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Easy-to-wash jar
- Check the power and jar size
Illustrative imageCosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
Browning and baking with little oil
- Browns food with very little oil
- Handy for vegetables, chicken and reheating
- Check the basket capacity
Illustrative imageT-fal Ultimate Hard Anodized 12" Non-Stick Pan
Eggs, omelets and stir-fries
- Eggs and omelets that don’t stick
- Comfortable, sturdy handle
- Use wooden or silicone utensils
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