High Protein Mini Samosas
Elevate your snack game with these High Protein Mini Samosas—a delicious, guilt-free twist on the traditional favorite! Packed with nutrient-dense ingredients like cooked quinoa, lentils, and fresh spinach, these bite-sized treats offer a satisfying blend of savory spices including garam masala, cumin, and turmeric. Wrapped in crispy spring roll pastry and fried to golden perfection, they’re ideal as a healthy appetizer or protein-rich snack for any occasion. Quick and easy to prepare, these samosas are sure to be a crowd-pleaser, pairing perfectly with your favorite chutney or dipping sauce. Perfect for vegetarians and loaded with plant-based goodness, this recipe delivers on both flavor and nutrition.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup chickpea flour
- 0.5 cup water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 0.5 cup green peas
- 0.5 cup chopped spinach
- 0.5 cup cooked lentils
- 1 onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 inch ginger
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 0.5 teaspoon garam masala
- 0.5 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
- 10 spring roll pastry sheets
- 2 cups oil for frying
Instructions
In a medium bowl, combine chickpea flour and water, whisk well to form a smooth batter and set aside.
In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
Add chopped onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Sauté until the onion turns translucent.
Mix in green peas, chopped spinach, cooked quinoa, and cooked lentils. Stir for 5 minutes.
Add ground coriander, garam masala, turmeric powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine.
Cook for another 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and fresh cilantro. Let the mixture cool.
On a clean surface, lay out a spring roll pastry sheet. Cut it in half to create two rectangles.
Place about 1 tablespoon of the filling at one end of a pastry rectangle. Fold the corner over to make a triangle, continue folding in a zigzag manner to keep the triangle shape, sealing the edges with the chickpea batter.
Repeat with remaining sheets and filling.
In a deep pan, heat oil for frying. Once hot, fry the samosas in batches until they are golden brown and crispy.
Remove samosas with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
Serve hot with your choice of chutney or sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5812 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 526.2 g | 675% | |
| Saturated Fat | 75.6 g | 378% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3075 mg | 134% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 267.6 g | 97% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 42.5 g | 152% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.7 g | ||
| Protein | 65.8 g | 132% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 397 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 23.5 mg | 131% | |
| Potassium | 3112 mg | 66% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
