CHICKPEA ONION MUFFINS WITH SESAME SEEDS AND CHEESE

Chickpea Onion Muffins With Sesame Seeds and Cheese image

Provided by Lalaloula

Time 40m

Yield 12 muffins

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons sesame seeds, dry roasted in frying pan
1 2/3 cups self rising flour
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and mashed (with a potato masher)
2 eggs, beaten
100 ml oil (6-7 tbs)
3 tablespoons tomato sauce (may need more)
3/4 cup cheddar cheese, grated
2 spring onions, sliced (slender)

Steps:

In a skillet dry toast the sesame seeds over medium heat until lightly browned and fragrant. Let cool.
In a big bowl combine flour, sesame seeds and spices (garlic, cumin and chili powder).
In a second bowl combine eggs, tomato sauce, oil and mashed chickpeas.
Add to the dry ingredients and stir to combine. If dough is too dry, add a tbs or two more of tomato sauce. If dough is too wet, add a bit more flour. Do not overmix.
Lastly fold in the shredded cheddar cheese and spring onion slices.
Fill into prepared muffin tins and bake in the pre-heated oven at 180°C/350°F for 20-25 minutes or until skewer inserted in the middle of the muffins comes out clean.
Enjoy! :).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.7, Fat 12.6, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 42.7, Sodium 402.9, Carbohydrate 22.1, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 0.4, Protein 6.8