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Chickpea Vegetable Nuggets

Crispy Chickpea Vegetable Nuggets: The Ultimate Snack Delight

Chickpea Vegetable Nuggets are a delightful blend of fresh vegetables and hearty chickpeas, baked for a satisfying crunch.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 nuggets
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 can Canned Chickpeas rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup Grated Zucchini or substitute with all carrots if needed
  • 1 cup Grated Carrot use as available
  • 1 medium Minced Onion shallots work well as an alternative
For Flavoring
  • 2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning or favorite herbs
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt adjust as needed
  • 2 cloves Garlic or use dried garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper adjust to your liking
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika optional
For Binding and Cooking
  • 2 Eggs or flax eggs for vegan
  • 1 tablespoon Olive or Avocado Oil can substitute with any oil
  • 1 cup Oat Flour or Breadcrumbs grind oats if needed

Equipment

  • non-stick skillet
  • Food Processor
  • Towel
  • spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat with a tablespoon of olive or avocado oil.
  2. Prepare the grated zucchini and carrots by squeezing them in a clean dish towel to remove excess moisture.
  3. Combine drained canned chickpeas, squeezed vegetables, minced onion, Italian seasoning, sea salt, garlic, black pepper, paprika, and eggs in a food processor. Pulse until well-combined but still chunky.
  4. Form portions of the mixture into small patties or nuggets and place them into the preheated skillet.
  5. Cook the nuggets for 3-5 minutes until golden brown and crusty, gently flattening with a spatula.
  6. Flip each nugget and continue cooking for another 3-5 minutes until evenly golden and crispy.
  7. Remove the nuggets and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil. Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 4nuggetsCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 5gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These nuggets can be customized with your favorite vegetables or spices, perfect for meal prep and can be frozen for later use.

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