BBQ Tortilla Pizzas Recipe
BBQ Tortilla Pizzas
Chickpeas on a pizza? Why not! Pulses are extremely versatile and can be used in countless ways to boost the nutritional value in meals. Toss a half-cup of cooked pulses onto salads or pastas, taco fillings or blend them into your favourite smoothies. The possibilities are endless.
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Serves: 4
Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 cups chickpeas
- ½ cup bbq sauce
- 1 red onion, diced
- 4 whole wheat tortillas
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- 5 basil leaves, shredded
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 425 degrees. Combine the chickpeas, red onion and BBQ sauce in a small bowl. Toss until chickpeas are coated.
- Place tortillas on a baking dish and spoon the chickpea mixture evenly on top of each one. Top with mozzarella and bake for 10 minutes
- Top cooked pizzas with shredded fresh basil.
Per serving:
- Calories – 484
- Protein – 20.4 g
- Fat – 12.8 g
- Carbohydrate – 71.5 g
- Fibre – 27 g
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