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Crispy Chickpea Nuggets: A Tasty Vegan Delight!

Crispy Chickpea Nuggets are a delicious and healthy vegan snack that are easy to make and packed with flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Snack
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can 15 ounces chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
  • 1/4 cup diced onion
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 large egg
  • Cooking oil spray

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mash the chickpeas with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth, leaving some chunks for texture.
  3. Add breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, onion, garlic, paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper to the mashed chickpeas. Mix until well combined.
  4. Stir in the egg until the mixture holds together. If it's too dry, add a splash of water; if too wet, add a bit more breadcrumbs.
  5. Using your hands, form the mixture into small nugget shapes, about 1.5 inches wide. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  6. Lightly spray the nuggets with cooking oil spray to help them crisp up in the oven.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
  8. Let cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 8gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 1g

Notes

  • For extra flavor, try adding a teaspoon of your favorite hot sauce to the mixture.
  • You can also substitute the Parmesan cheese with nutritional yeast for a vegan option.
  • Serve with your favorite dipping sauce for added enjoyment.

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