The other night, Eric and I were cruising the aisles of Home Depot. Also known as, my Favourite Place On Earth.
Or my Least Favourite Place on Earth but I really can’t complain. I do drag Eric to Michaels (his Favourite Place on Earth) so it is only fair that he drags me to Home Depot.
Anyways, we were looking to purchase new plug plates outlets for our bedroom. Or whatever one would call those things.
I was helping Eric search for a specific kind of outlet among a sea of outlets and he said, ‘I think we should get the baby proof outlets, don’t you?’
I stopped and thought about it for a moment.
Finally, I said, ‘Are you pregnant!?’
Eric paused for a moment, rubbing his belly. He looked at me with a straight face and said, ‘I surely hope not, I haven’t been taking my Folic Acid lately!’
And then I almost peed myself.
I think it was the one and only occasion that I have ever had a smile on my face in Home Depot.
[And for the record….no, I’m not pregnant. But Eric might be…]
So while I don’t have any buns in the oven, I do have something delicious in the oven to show you tonight!

Crispy Chickpea Bites
Despite not being fried, these bites are crispy and have a soft, creamy interior with lots of flavour. I hesitate to call the bites ‘Falafel’ because they aren’t like traditional Falafel, but are perhaps a hybrid between Falafel and a chickpea burger! Did I mention they are super quick and easy to make?
Adapted from Foodista.
Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups cooked chickpeas
- 2 tbsp chopped red onion
- 2 large garlic cloves, chopped
- 3-4 tbsp flour, to thicken mixture for shaping
- 1/4 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp coriander
- 1/4 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Roll in breadcrumbs before baking (optional, but I liked it)
Directions: Preheat oven to 400F. Line a baking sheet with parchment. Combine the chickpeas,onion, garlic, flour, spices, oil, and salt, and pulse in a food processor until the mixture is well combined and smooth. Form the mixture into 8 small balls or patties with wet hands. Roll each bite in breadcrumbs if preferred. Bake in oven for approx 30-35 minutes or until crispy and golden. Serve in a pita or wrap with hummus, veggies, tahini sauce, etc. or on top of a salad.

These took me by surprise! I was not expecting much from them, but they were quite addicting. The exterior really crisps up, but the interior stays soft with a texture similar to hummus. They were great on their own, but I really enjoyed them in this tortilla wrap with spinach, tomato, back pepper, and hummus.

Basically, they are just another vehicle for more hummus. And I’m ok with that.
Saw your tweet on being sad about nighttime photos – seriously would NEVER have guessed these were at night! They look great and make me hungry – so mission accomplished, I say :)
hahahahahhaha Eric is hilarious!! i just laughed so hard – and told my roommate about your home depot story. love it!! :D
I don’t mind Home Depot … it’s an opportunity to smell the pine and look at paint swatches and plants. Your pregnancy conversation is too funny!
They kind of remind me of Falafel. Whatever they resemble, they sound incredible!!
Those look pretty tasty.
You and Eric are adorable. :D
Yum! These do look like distant, delicious cousins of falafels and chickpea burgers! :-)
So is Eric itching for a baby? : )
The chickpea bites look delish!
This post just kept me on my toes the whole time! haha, love it! : )
I love how Eric chose the most magical and romantic place in the world (Home Depot) to reveal his baby plans! Hehehe :)
Those burgers look great. Last night shopping I found Garlic Hummus, I think it is ok that I stood in the kitchen eating it with a spoon.
I’m still laughing at the pregnancy conversation.
You and Eric are such a cute and fun couple!
And I actually don’t mind Home Depot, all the paint, plants, cabinets and BATHTUBS!! I like to pick out everything I would put in my dream house… Then go home empty handed and consider staying overnight at a bed and breakfast in town just so I can have a bath in a REAL tub.
hahah oh baby proof outlets :)
these look delish!
Hahaha cooking and baking are all about finding more vehicles for hummus and peanut butter.
I’m sure you have a food baby after those chickpea bites :)
That sounds like crispy baked hummus bites :D
Hehe, you’re Home Depot story cracked me up.
I’m a complete & total falafel & hummus fan. I’m thinking I’ll have to try that recipe!
You and Eric literally just had me laughing out loud. You are so cute together! Double date in order the next time you’re in Florida ;)
Quick question -> do canned chickpea’s count as “cooked”?
Thanks Ange!
Those look really good! I would make them bigger to make falafel burger patties ;).
Eric’s comment is so funny! I love that he even knows that women need to take folic acid! So cute!
I just find Home Depot too confusing. Too many aisles that are way too tall with so many things that all look the same!