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Healthy Vegan Chickpea Nuggets

Delicious and crispy on the outside, these Healthy Vegan Chickpea Nuggets are quick to prepare and perfect for a healthy snack or meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Healthy, Vegan
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (or gluten-free breadcrumbs)
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • 2 tbsp flaxseed meal (optional)
  • 2 tbsp water (optional)
  • Oil for frying or baking

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) if baking.
  2. In a mixing bowl, mash the chickpeas until they’re chunky.
  3. Add breadcrumbs, chopped onion, minced garlic, nutritional yeast, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix until combined.
  4. For binding, mix flaxseed meal with water and let it sit for a few minutes, then add to the mixture.
  5. Form the mixture into small nugget shapes.
Cooking
  1. To bake, place on a lined baking sheet and spray with oil. Bake for about 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  2. For frying, heat oil in a pan and cook nuggets until golden brown on both sides.
Serving
  1. Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

Adjust spices to your taste. You can use black beans instead of chickpeas for a different flavor. Store leftovers in the fridge for 3-4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.