Our recipe for coronation chickpea lettuce cups is ideal for a ready-made packed lunch or they're perfect for a picnic, as they're quick and easy to make.
Nutritional highlights
Chickpeas are a great source of fibre and protein, but also B vitamins. We ideally need 30g of fibre each day, as this helps to keep us regular and contributes to our overall gut health.
Having a healthy gut can also help with reducing our cholesterol levels.
B vitamins are important in helping our bodies use the energy from the food we eat. This means if we aren't getting enough B vitamins it can leave us feeling tired. They are also used in creating our red blood cells that carry the oxygen around our bodies.
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Bite sized vegan sausage rolls
Ingredients
Makes 4 servings
Preparation time: 5 minutes
No cooking time required.
- 400g can of chickpeas, drained
- 5 tbsp 0% Greek yoghurt
- 1 red onion, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp mango chutney
- 1 tsp curry powder
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 50g raisins or sultanas
- 2 cloves of garlic, crushed
- Small bunch of coriander, chopped
- 4 romaine lettuce leaves, washed
Method
Place the drained chickpeas in a bowl and roughly mash, leaving some whole.
Add the rest of the ingredients, except for half the coriander and lettuce leaves, and mix well.
Keep chilled in the fridge until use. When ready to serve, fill each lettuce cup with a quarter of the chickpea mix and sprinkle over the rest of the coriander.
Healthy swaps/tips
- This mixture also makes a fantastic sandwich filler or toast topper.
- Not a fan of sultanas or raisins? Then just leave them out - or replace with olives.
- Swap the Greek yoghurt for a dairy-free alternative to make this recipe vegan!
