Chickpea and Roasted Pepper Samosas

Ingredients

• 15 oz canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 0.5 cup roasted red peppers, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon salt and black pepper
• 1 package phyllo dough or samosa wrappers
• 0.25 cup melted butter

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, roughly mash the chickpeas with a fork or potato masher until chunky but not pureed.

3. 3

   Sauté the minced garlic in olive oil over medium heat for 1 minute until fragrant, then add it to the chickpeas.

4. 4

   Stir in the chopped roasted peppers, cumin, paprika, parsley, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until well combined.

5. 5

   Lay out a strip of phyllo dough, brush lightly with melted butter, and place a tablespoon of filling at one end.

6. 6

   Fold the dough over the filling in a triangle pattern, continuing until the entire strip is used and the filling is enclosed.

7. 7

   Place the samosas on the baking sheet and brush the tops with a final layer of melted butter.

8. 8

   Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, turning halfway through, until the pastry is golden brown and crispy.