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Savoury Bites

Loads of umami flavour from each little bite

savoury bites on a plate with a blue rim

savoury bites

5 from 1 vote
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Course:
Snack
Cuisine:
English
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,
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,
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Dairy Free
Servings: 36 bites
Cost per portion 2p
Calories: 37.71kcal
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Ingredients

  • 5 g garlic
  • 40 g tomato puree
  • 40 ml vegetable oil
  • 70 g self raising flour
  • 120 g chick peas soaked, cooked and lightly crushed with a fork
  • 150 g lard melted in the microwave
  • 130 g oat instant oats
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Mix all the ingredients together in a mixing bowl.
  • Place dessertspoon blobs onto a baking tray and cook at gas 6 for 10ish mins or until the top looks a little crispy and browned at the edge.
  • Makes 36.
  • Eat 3 at a time as a snack, make 3 batches in the month.

Notes

 
 
 

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
savoury bites
Amount per Serving
Calories
37.71
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
1.49
g
2
%
Saturated Fat
 
0.96
g
6
%
Sodium
 
1.53
mg
0
%
Potassium
 
38.47
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
 
5.14
g
2
%
Fiber
 
0.85
g
4
%
Sugar
 
0.28
g
0
%
Protein
 
1.16
g
2
%
Vitamin A
 
214.79
IU
4
%
Vitamin C
 
1.68
mg
2
%
Calcium
 
13.47
mg
1
%
Iron
 
0.31
mg
2
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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