Baked Chickpea and Zucchini Fingers
This is a healthy alternative to fried fritters, and a very good way to get children, and adults to eat vegetables. I have used fresh chickpeas and corn on the cob instead of tins, as they have a much nicer taste and no additives. Chickpeas need to be soaked before cooking, and sweet corn can be cooked in the microwave, and the corn shredded off with a sharp knife. Once you have used fresh corn, you will never go back to the tins of it! I have served these fingers with rocket, sour cream, and some mango chutney, however they could be served with any salad or even chips baked in the oven. All the flavours went well together in this recipe to make a delicious meal! I originally made it as a vegetarian meal, however, at the last moment decided I wanted to add some bacon with it. For those who are not vegetarians, this complemented the flavours of the vegetables. Preparation Time: 45 minutes Cooking Time: 15 minutes plus cooking fresh ingredients if requ...