Veggie Loaded Chickpea Nuggets (Gluten Free)
Servings: 30 nuggets
Calories: 36kcal
Skip the chicken nuggets and try this veggie-loaded version. This Chickpea Nuggets Recipe is quick, easy, and Healthy!
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 15 oz chickpeas canned, drained
- ½ cup zucchini shredded
- ½ cup carrot shredded
- 2 green onions sliced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon dried parsley
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ½ cup bread crumbs use gluten free if necessary
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Place a piece of parchment paper on a large baking sheet and set aside.
- Place shredded zucchini in a paper towel or clean dish towel and squeeze over a bowl to remove as much liquid as possible.
- Place zucchini and all remaining ingredients in a food processor. Pulse to combine.
- Using a measuring tablespoon, scoop out the mixture and roll it into a ball before flattening and shaping it into nuggets. Place nuggets into preheated oven and bake for 24-27 minutes, flipping halfway through to lightly brown both sides.
- Allow nuggets to cool for 5 minutes before serving with your favorite dipping sauces.
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Notes
The mixture is wet and sticky, so be sure to wet your hands if it is sticking to them too much while forming the nuggets.
Nutrition
Calories: 36kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 98mg | Potassium: 64mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 396IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg