Spicy Chickpea Avocado Cucumber Bites
Spicy Chickpea Avocado Cucumber Bites
Spicy Chickpea Avocado Cucumber Bites are a delicious, healthy, and easy-to-make vegan dish that is sure to be a hit with both vegans and non-vegans alike. This flavorful snack is made with a combination of chickpeas, avocado, cucumber, and a spicy blend of herbs and spices. The chickpeas provide a hearty and filling foundation for the dish, and the avocado and cucumber add a creamy and crunchy texture. The flavors of the herbs and spices bring everything together for a one-of-a-kind snack that is sure to be a crowd pleaser. Serve these Spicy Chickpea Avocado Cucumber Bites as an appetizer or as a light meal or snack, and enjoy the flavors of this vegan dish.
Ingredients
- 1 can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 avocado, peeled and diced
- 1 cucumber, peeled and diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Preparation
Begin by preheating your oven to 375°F. While the oven is preheating, prepare the chickpeas, avocado, and cucumber. Drain and rinse the can of chickpeas, and then spread them out on a paper towel to dry. Peel the avocado and dice it into small cubes. Peel the cucumber and then dice it into small cubes. Once all of the ingredients are prepared, place them in a medium-sized bowl. Add in the olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix everything together until all of the ingredients are evenly coated in the spices.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and then spread the chickpea mixture out evenly. Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes. After 25 minutes, remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the chickpea mixture cool. Once the chickpea mixture has cooled, form the mixture into small balls or bites. Serve the Spicy Chickpea Avocado Cucumber Bites warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!
