Description
This Healthy Seeded Chickpea and Pumpkin Bread is packed with nutritious ingredients like chickpeas, pumpkin, seeds, and herbs. It’s a hearty and healthy loaf that’s perfect for breakfast or as a snack. Rich in fiber, protein, and healthy fats, this bread is easy to make and full of delicious flavors and textures. Serve it with a spread of your choice or enjoy it on its own.
Ingredients
Scale
- 160g chickpeas (cooked)
- 50g sultanas
- 30g pumpkin seeds
- 30g sunflower seeds
- A little salt, to taste
- 1 teaspoon Italian herbs
- 40g psyllium seeds
- 200g pumpkin, grated
- 350ml water
- 25ml olive oil, plus extra for greasing
- Coriander seeds, for sprinkling on top (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients:
- Pour boiling water over 50g sultanas and let them sit to soften.
- Toast the seeds: In a pan over medium heat, pan fry the pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds for 1-2 minutes until lightly toasted.
- Chop the softened sultanas with a knife or use a hand blender if you prefer a finer texture.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients:
- In a large mixing bowl, add 160g cooked chickpeas, toasted pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, 40g psyllium seeds, Italian herbs, and a little salt. Mix everything well.
- Prepare the Pumpkin:
- Grate the pumpkin on a coarse grater to yield 200g.
- In a pan, cook the grated pumpkin for 5-7 minutes until slightly softened. Alternatively, you can bake it in the oven if preferred.
- Combine Ingredients:
- Chop the cooked pumpkin with a hand blender to a slightly smooth consistency.
- In the mixing bowl with the dry ingredients, add the cooked pumpkin, softened sultanas, 350ml water, and 25ml olive oil.
- Mix everything well until all the ingredients are thoroughly combined.
- Prepare the Bread Pan:
- Grease a bread pan with olive oil. Place the bread mixture into the mold, ensuring it is evenly distributed.
- Gently flatten the top of the bread with a spatula.
- Drizzle a little more vegetable oil on top and sprinkle with coriander seeds, if using.
- Bake the Bread:
- Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F). Bake the bread in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and firm to the touch.
- Cool and Serve:
- Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for a few minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Slice and serve the bread as a healthy, nutritious meal or snack.
- Prep Time: 20mins
- Cook Time: 45mins