Chickpea Cheesy Veggie Melts
Servings: 4 toasts
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Looking for a fun and delicious way to get kids to enjoy more veggies? The Chickpea Cheesy Veggie Melts are a perfect protein-rich pick. Creamy chickpeas, colorful vegetables, and gooey melted cheese on toasted bread. A hit with adults too.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups boiled chickpeas
- 1 medium carrot
- 1/4 cup parboiled green peas
- 1/4 cup chopped capsicum
- 1 small onion
- 1/2" piece of ginger
- 1-2 green chillies (optional)
- 1 tsp mixed herbs seasoning
- 2 tbsp tomato ketchup
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp butter
- 4 slices of bread
- 1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- In a food processor, add the vegetables along with onions, green chillies, and ginger. Chop them coarsely. Remove and keep aside.
- Take boiled chickpeas in a mixing bowl and mash them coarsely.
- Add in the chopped vegetables. Mix.
- Add the tomato ketchup, mayonnaise, and mixed herbs seasoning. Mix well.
- In the meantime, preheat the air fryer at 180°C.
- Butter the bread slices. Generously spread the mixture you prepared earlier. Top with grated cheese.
- Cook in the air fryer at 180°C for 6-8 minutes until the cheese melts and browns in spots. The Chickpea Cheesy Veggies Melts are ready to enjoy.
Notes
- I have used whole wheat bread to make this healthier. Feel free to experiment with different breads and veggies.
This blog post is part of ‘Blogaberry Dazzle’ hosted by Cindy D’Silva and Noor Anand Chawla.
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July 4, 2025 @ 4:28 pm
This looks delicious. I love that the chickpeas adds a level of protein to the dish which is very helpful especially since I am trying to increase my protein intake.
July 4, 2025 @ 10:55 pm
I am trying this right away! this is my favorite type of snack.
July 5, 2025 @ 10:10 pm
I am a person who is always looking for easy yet healthy-loaded eats/snacks and this feels like a total win win recipe.
July 8, 2025 @ 6:11 pm
This looks absolutely delicious and exotic! Simple, healthy, and a quick recipe. Thank you for sharing!
July 6, 2025 @ 1:12 pm
This looks absolutely delicious and such a smart way to sneak in veggies for kids! Love the combo of chickpeas and cheese. Thanks for the easy recipe!
July 7, 2025 @ 9:49 pm
My daughter is going to love this recipe, but she avoids bread. I guess I will make it on roti for her. Chickpea recipes are always worth drooling over. Your recipe and presentation look delectable, Madhu ji.
July 8, 2025 @ 11:28 am
I love grilled cheese and bread of any sort but this recipes grabs my attention for the addition of chickpeas, that is again high in fiber and will added vegan protein to this dish and make it nutritious too.
July 8, 2025 @ 11:53 am
Always juggling for healthy snacking, this is a must try recipe now. Thanks for sharing
July 8, 2025 @ 1:16 pm
Wow.. I was searching for something new breakfast recipe and this Chickpea Cheesy Veggie Melts sound delicious and something new for me to try. I’m excited to make them for my daughter. I think she’ll really enjoy it. Thanks for sharing this recipe ma’am.
July 8, 2025 @ 3:54 pm
Another recipe that’s sure to tickle the taste buds! This would be the perfect dish to have during the rains that are keeping us company in Bombay!Madhuji, you are simply awesome!
July 9, 2025 @ 11:19 am
This is definitely a wholesome food, especially to pack for kids’ lunchboxes. I make a somewhat similar one with sweet corn.
July 9, 2025 @ 1:49 pm
Looks so delicious. I think I am going to try this. Am a sucker for easy recipes.
July 9, 2025 @ 2:26 pm
Wow! I haven’t known that we can use chickpeas in sandwiches. My kid is going to love it
July 9, 2025 @ 3:23 pm
Thank you for sharing this wonderful recipe aunty . It will surely make a healthy after school snack.
July 9, 2025 @ 5:01 pm
Looks so easy and delicious. I love making toasties. Thanks for sharing this recipe!
July 9, 2025 @ 5:26 pm
Thanks for sharing this simple, yummy, healthy snack, aunty.
July 9, 2025 @ 7:20 pm
Adding chickpeas to the mixture surely raises it’s nutrition level. A great way to indulge kids in something healthy and tasty.
July 9, 2025 @ 8:20 pm
Because of my back pain again reviving I hardly give much time in Kitchen and so such easy to make preparations will be right choice for my Son’s tiffin plans.
July 9, 2025 @ 8:25 pm
These chickpea cheesy veggie melts look so delicious and comforting—Thanks for another fab recipe, Madhu aunty
July 9, 2025 @ 8:57 pm
All the ingredients you have used are my favorite and in my fridge right now. So I am definitely making these for tomorrow’s breakfast.
July 9, 2025 @ 11:49 pm
Looks and feels so wholesome and delicious. You don’t mostly see chickpeas as a topping to bread! I’ll definitely try it out.
July 10, 2025 @ 1:04 am
Looks like a great and nutritious snack! Must try.
July 10, 2025 @ 8:44 am
This looks so delicious. Loving it already will definitely try. I always look forward to your recipes.
July 13, 2025 @ 5:04 am
This recipe looks amazing! love how simple yet hearty this is. Chickpeas and cheese? Yes, please! Can’t wait to try it—thank you for sharing this yummy idea!