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Boxing Day Bites Recipes*

3 boxing day snacks on a wooden board, zoomed out to see them all

AD | I donโ€™t know about you, but when it comes to Boxing Day, we only really eat nibbles. When Shwartz recently sent me their Chip Seasoning, I thought this post would be a great way to play with it, to make some Boxing Day recipes that are in the same flavour family. Of course, this is chip seasoningโ€ฆand you could 100% use them just to make chips. But I wanted to experiment a little. And, hopefully, this post can give you a little inspiration for how you can use your seasonings for things other than what theyโ€™re designed for.ย 

The seasoning is paprika and onion based, with some smoked paprika too. So, I was thinking it would work well with both smoky and spicy dishes. I was going to make some chips (obviously), but then I thought itโ€™s Christmas, so we should have some roast potatoes. For anyone thinking they had enough/ too many roast potatoes on Christmas Day, I assure you thereโ€™s no such thing as too many potatoes. Especially at Christmas.ย  I opted to serve them with some lentil & butternut squash bites, and some roasted chickpeas to nibble on throughout the day.ย ย 

Boxing Day Bites Recipes

Iโ€™ve made sure all of these recipes can be cooked at the same temperature if youโ€™d like to serve them together. All GF & vegan friendly.ย 

Roast Potatoesย ย 

roast potatoes on a wooden board

You can make these skin on or off, I opted to leave mine on, but do whatever youโ€™d prefer. Cooking times will be the same.ย ย 

Ingredientsย 

  • 3ย mediumย to large baking potatoes, cubedย 
  • ยฝ tbspย Shwartzย chip seasoningย 
  • 1 tbsp flour, Iย usedย  GFย oat, but use any neutral tasting flour you have to hand.ย ย 
  • 1 tbsp sunflower oilย ย 

Instructionsย 

  1. Preheat fan oven to 190ยฐc. Onceย oven is up to temperature, drizzle the oil across a large baking tray and heat in the oven for 5-10 minutes.ย ย ย ย 
  2. Peel and chop potatoes into small chunks.ย ย ย 
  3. Boil potatoes forย approximatelyย 10 minutes. They should still be hard but softening slightly around the edges.ย ย ย 
  4. Drain potatoes and shake the colander back and forth a few times (repeat this if necessary) to โ€˜fluffโ€™ potatoes up slightly.ย ย 
  5. Sprinkle with the flour then shake a few more times to evenly coat the potatoes.ย ย 
  6. Place potatoes on preheated tray, carefully, the oil may spit back. Then turn a few times to evenly coat theย potatoesย in the oil. Sprinkle over the chip seasoning.ย ย 
  7. Roast for 15 minutes, then turn and roast for a further 15 minutes before turning again. Place back in the oven for a further 10 minutes untilย potatoesย are crispy on the outside and fluffy in the centre.ย ย ย 

Squash & Lentil Bitesย ย 

lentil & squash bites close up, with a few potatoes

Serves: 8 ballsย 

Ingredientsย 

  • ยฝ medium butternut squash, peeled and chopped into small cubesย ย 
  • 2 heaped tsp chip seasoningย ย 
  • Drizzle of olive oilย 
  • ยฝ cup red lentil flourย ย 
  • ยผ cup oatsย 
  • Black pepper to tasteย 
  • 2 cloves garlicย 

Instructionsย 

  1. Preheat oven to 190ยฐc. At the squash to a bowl with the olive oil and chip seasoning and toss to evenly coat the cubes. Place in the centre of the oven for 35-40 minutes until cooked but not yet crispy.ย ย 
  2. Once the squash is cooked, add to a food processor with all of the other remaining ingredients. Process on high until the mix is smooth. It should have a similar consistency to falafels at this point.ย ย 
  3. Take roughly a tablespoon of mix and shape into small balls and place on a baking tray. Repeat until all the mix is used up, it should create around 8 balls.ย ย 
  4. Place the baking tray in the centre of the oven and cook for 20-25 minutes until the outsides of the balls are crisp and golden and theyโ€™re hot in the centre.ย ย 

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Smoked Roasted Chickpeasย 

roasted chickpeas on a wooden tray, close up shot

Ingredientsย 

  • 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsedย ย 
  • ยฝ tsp chilli powderย ย 
  • 1 tbspย Shwartzย Chip Seasoningย ย 
  • Crack of black pepperย 

Instructionsย ย 

  1. Add chickpeas and all seasonings to a bowl and stir until the chickpeas are evenly coated. Place on a baking tray, spread evenly so they donโ€™t overlap. Place baking tray in the centre of the oven.ย ย 
  1. If making these alone, cook on 220ยฐcย for 20 minutes. I cooked mine with the squash balls on 190ยฐcย for 25 minutes.ย ย 

Serve and enjoy!ย ย 

Do you guys like the sound of these recipes? What kind of Boxing Day nibbles do you usually eat in your house?ย ย 

Until next time,ย 

Sophieย 

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Comments

  5. These look absolutely divine! I’ve been trying to add more vegan fare to my daily diet (for the planet and my health) and these look so delicious (especially the baked chickpeas). Thanks for sharing this!

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  9. Ooh the squash and lentil bites sound so yummy! I’m starting to cut meat out and I’m always grateful to come across yummy veggie recipes and ideas!

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  12. Boxing Day food is my favourite and I absolutely love the sound of these recipes! The lentil bites would be perfect for my veggie loved ones too!

    Kate

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  13. Roasted potatoes, well seasoned with salt and pepper, are one of my favorite foods. I eat them with ketchup, ranch dressing . . . anything. Well caramelized, it is hard to go wrong with them.

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  15. I have really been into cooking at the moment and I have never tried these recipes! I definitely want to try the potatoes xx

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  16. Oooh! I love this setup! You can NEVER go wrong with chickpeas. I love them – so easy to eat and tastes like chips half of the time. The lentil bites look super delicious as well. Thanks for sharing these options!

    Nancy โ™ฅ exquisitely.me

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  21. Your post is awesome! I have been taking the initiative to cook and eat better and this was easy and an excellent idea! Thank you, you’re helping so many people do better!

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  23. You had me at roasted. Around holidays I am too busy entertaining to stand in the kitchen. I love recipes that go into the oven and come out as a little piece of yummy heaven. Pinned on my recipe book that I am sharing with a Finnish friend. Happy holidays! – Jenni xxx

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  30. Once again your post made me almost drool.

    And roasted chickpeas with paprika is always a big hit in my home. The kids loooooovvvveeee them and they are normally eaten within an hour

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  34. This blog post tickles my receptors ๐Ÿ™‚ Goodbye diet, hello delicious potatoes!

    โ™ฅ โ„•โ„‚โ„โ„•

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  36. Another mouth-watering post! I have never seasoned my roast potatoes or added flour to them! I’m going to try this method – thank you for some excellent festive ideas! xxx

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  37. All of these sound SO good!! I have chickpea crisps so love the sound of the roasted ones and I really wanted to make my own roasties! Great timing! Haha!

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  39. I just might have to try these out!

    Boxing Day usually involves left-overs. Sometimes a salad with left-over turkey and roast ham, sometimes left-over turkey, chips and gravy! ๐Ÿ™‚

    Anyway, I hope you have a wonderful time over the festive period. Merry Christmas! ๐Ÿ™‚

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