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Veggie+ Chickpea Nuggets

Crispy Veggie + Chickpea Nuggets Your Kids Will Love

These Kid-Friendly Veggie + Chickpea Nuggets are a creative way to sneak in healthy vegetables like chickpeas, zucchini, and carrots into your family's diet.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 nuggets
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Nuggets
  • 1 can Canned Chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup Grated Zucchini can be substituted with grated carrot
  • 1/2 cup Grated Carrot can be replaced with additional zucchini
  • 1/4 cup Minced Onion or shallots
  • 2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt adjust to taste
  • 2 cloves Garlic fresh preferred
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Paprika can be omitted
  • 2 large Eggs for vegan, use flax eggs
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Olive or Avocado Oil
For Structure
  • 1/2 cup Oat Flour or Breadcrumbs

Equipment

  • food processor
  • Non-stick skillet
  • measuring cups
  • Spatula
  • Dish Towel

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Your Vegetables: Grate zucchini and carrot, then squeeze out excess moisture using a clean dish towel. Set aside.
  2. Combine Ingredients in Food Processor: In a food processor, blend drained chickpeas, squeezed zucchini, carrot, minced onion, Italian seasoning, sea salt, garlic, black pepper, and paprika until well combined yet slightly chunky.
  3. Add Binding Ingredients: Crack in a large egg to bind. For vegan, mix ground flaxseed with water as a substitute. Stir in oat flour or breadcrumbs.
  4. Heat the Pan: Drizzle olive or avocado oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  5. Form and Cook the Nuggets: Portion mixture into the pan, cooking for 3-5 minutes until golden brown, then flip and cook another 3-5 minutes until crispy.
  6. Serve Your Nuggets: Transfer cooked nuggets to a paper towel-lined plate and serve warm with dipping sauces.

Nutrition

Serving: 4nuggetsCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 5gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Keep the mixture slightly chunky for better texture. Ensure excess liquid from veggies is removed for crispy nuggets. Adjust seasoning based on taste preferences.

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