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Rustic Baked Chickpea Buns

Rustic Baked Chickpea Buns (Irresistibly Easy 30-Minute Protein Buns)


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  • Author: Gianna Poulef
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8 buns 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Rustic baked chickpea buns that are golden outside, soft inside, and packed with protein. A quick no-knead savory bun ready in just 30 minutes.


Ingredients

Scale

1 ½ cups cooked chickpeas

1 egg

½ cup grated cheese

2 garlic cloves minced

¼ cup oat flour or whole wheat flour

½ tsp smoked paprika

½ tsp baking powder

salt and pepper

1 tbsp olive oil


Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F and line baking tray with parchment paper

2. Blend chickpeas in food processor until thick paste forms

3. Transfer to bowl and mix egg cheese garlic flour paprika baking powder salt pepper and olive oil

4. Mix until thick dough forms

5. Scoop dough into small bun shapes and place on baking sheet

6. Bake 18 to 22 minutes until golden

7. Cool 5 minutes before serving

Notes

Drain chickpeas well to avoid excess moisture

Add herbs like parsley or thyme for extra flavor

Use sharp cheddar for deeper taste

Store in fridge up to 4 days

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 buns
  • Calories: 160
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 210mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg