Description
Crispy Chickpea Vegetable Nuggets That Will Wow Your Taste Buds
Ingredients
Scale
- 15 ounces canned chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
- 0.5 cups grated zucchini
- 0.5 cups grated carrot
- 0.25 cups minced onion
- 2 large eggs
- 0.5 cups oat flour or breadcrumbs
- 0.5 tablespoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1–2 cloves garlic or 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- to taste black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon olive oil or avocado oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables: Wrap the grated zucchini and carrot in a dish towel and squeeze out excess moisture.
- Blend the Mixture: In a food processor, combine chickpeas, veggies, eggs, oat flour, and seasonings. Pulse until chunky.
- Heat the Pan: Drizzle oil in a non-stick pan over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Form and Cook Nuggets: Scoop portions of the mixture into the hot pan, cooking for 3–5 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve Warm: Transfer cooked nuggets to a plate and serve with dipping sauces.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: Chickpea Vegetable Nuggets