Budget Egg and Chickpea Mash
PakistaniMeal Prep & BudgetDesi eggsEasy
Mashed chickpeas and egg with lemon and cumin — cheap, filling and high in protein.
Prep time10 min
Cook time5 min
Total time15 min
Servings4
Ingredients
- 4 boiled eggs, chopped
- 1.5 cups boiled chickpeas
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp roasted cumin powder
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp chopped coriander
- salt to taste
Method
- Roughly mash the boiled chickpeas in a bowl — leave some texture.
- Fold in the chopped boiled eggs, onion and coriander.
- Add lemon juice, roasted cumin powder and salt; mix well.
- Portion into boxes and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
- Serve cold as a salad or warm as a side with roti.
Nutrition — estimated per serving
Calories (estimate)310 kcal
Protein (estimate)17 g
Fat (estimate)10 g
Carbs (estimate)36 g
Nutrition values are estimates based on standard per-egg values (about 72 kcal, 6.3 g protein, 4.8 g fat, 0.4 g carbs per large egg).
Tips, food safety & substitutions
Nutrition values are estimates based on standard per-egg values (about 72 kcal, 6.3 g protein, 4.8 g fat, 0.4 g carbs per large egg). Contains egg. Do not mash the chickpeas completely smooth — a little texture is better. Add a spoon of yoghurt for a creamier mash. Use canned chickpeas to save time. Eat within 3 days.