Vegan Sambousek Recipe - Crispy and Flaky Chickpea Pastries

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 onion
• chopped
• 2 cloves garlic
• minced
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups cooked chickpeas
• mashed
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley
• 1/4 cup chopped mint
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 20 vegan pastry sheets
• Water for sealing

Instructions

• In a large skillet over medium-high heat. heat the olive oil and sauté the onion and garlic for about 15 minutes. stirring occasionally; until soft and golden.
• Add the cumin. cinnamon. salt. and pepper and cook for another 5 minutes. stirring frequently.
• Transfer the onion mixture to a large bowl and add the chickpeas. parsley. mint. cilantro and lemon juice. Mix well and taste for seasoning. Adjust as needed.
• Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Alternatively; preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) and spray the basket with cooking spray.
• Cut the pastry sheets into 4-inch (10-cm) squares and place a heaping tablespoon of the filling in the center of each square. Fold the pastry over the filling to form a triangle and press the edges together with a fork to seal. Repeat with the remaining pastry and filling.
• Place the Sambousek on the prepared baking sheet or in the air fryer basket; leaving some space between them. Bake or air fry for 10 to 15 minutes; flipping halfway; until golden and crisp.
• Enjoy hot or at room temperature; with your favorite dipping sauce.
• Vegan Nutrition's This Dish Provides
• Protein: Chickpeas are a good source of plant-based protein; which is essential for building and repairing tissues; as well as supporting immune function and hormone production. One cup of cooked chickpeas provides about 15 grams of protein.
• Fiber: Chickpeas are also rich in dietary fiber; which helps regulate digestion; lower cholesterol and control blood sugar levels. One cup of cooked chickpeas provides about 13 grams of fiber; which is more than half of the recommended daily intake for women and about a third for men.
• Iron: Chickpeas contain iron; a mineral that is involved in oxygen transport and energy production. Iron deficiency can cause anemia; which is characterized by fatigue; weakness and pale skin. One cup of cooked chickpeas provides about 5 milligrams of iron; which is about a quarter of the recommended daily intake for women and half for men .
• Vitamin C: Parsley; mint; cilantro and lemon juice are all good sources of vitamin C; a powerful antioxidant that protects the cells from damage; boosts the immune system and helps with collagen synthesis. Vitamin C also enhances the absorption of iron from plant sources. One cup of chopped parsley provides about 133 milligrams of vitamin C; which is more than the recommended daily intake for both women and men .