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Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 1 baguette (12 inches or longer), preferably whole-wheat
- 1 (7-ounce) can chickpeas (3/4 cup), drained and rinsed
- 1 medium carrot, grated
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 dashes of ground cumin
- 2 ounces fresh goat cheese
- 1 small handful baby arugula
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 180g | |
| Recipe makes 2 servings | |
| Calories 278 | |
| Calories from Fat 124 | 45% |
| Total Fat 14.16g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat 5.22g | 21% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 13mg | 4% |
| Sodium 439mg | 18% |
| Potassium 305mg | 9% |
| Total Carbs 27.96g | 7% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.5g | 18% |
| Sugars 1.85g | 1% |
| Protein 10.89g | 17% |
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