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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.

Preparation Time: 20 mins

Cooking Time: 20 mins

Rest Time: 20 mins

Cooking Temp: 425°F

Difficulty: beginner

Calories: 250

Best Season:

Estimated Cost: $6

Ingredients:

Serving for:

1

whole grain bread crumbs:

0.5

cup
2

Italian seasoning:

2

tsp
3

chickpeas (drained):

2

cans
4

cooked brown rice:

1.5

cups
5

onion:

1

cup
6

garlic:

3

cloves
7

ground cumin:

1

tsp
8

turmeric:

1

tsp
9

nutritional yeast:

0.25

cup
10

lime juice:

0.25

cup
11

fresh parsley:

0.25

cup
12

salt:

1

tsp
13

pepper:

0.5

tsp

Instructions

1

Mix crumbs and seasoning.

2

Pulse remaining ingredients in processor.

3

Form nuggets, coat in crumbs.

4

Bake 40 mins at 425°F, flipping halfway.