Breaded Chickpea Nuggets
Golden, savory nuggets made from mashed chickpeas and brown rice. Seasoned with turmeric, cumin, and nutritional yeast for a cheesy, savory profile. Coated in breadcrumbs and baked until crispy. A fantastic plant-based alternative to chicken nuggets. Great for dipping and finger-food fun.
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Rest
- 20 min
- Servings
- 1
- Calories
- 250 per serving
- Temperature
- 425°F
- Difficulty
- beginner
- Cost
- $6
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup whole grain bread crumbs
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 cans chickpeas (drained)
- 1.5 cups cooked brown rice
- 1 cup onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 0.25 cup nutritional yeast
- 0.25 cup lime juice
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp pepper
Steps
- 1Mix crumbs and seasoning.
- 2Pulse remaining ingredients in processor.
- 3Form nuggets, coat in crumbs.
- 4Bake 40 mins at 425°F, flipping halfway.
Side Dish