Chickpea Vegetable Nuggets: Easy, Healthy Bites You’ll Love
Chickpea Vegetable Nuggets are a deliciously healthy snack option that combines the goodness of chickpeas with a variety of vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snacks
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup finely chopped vegetables (e.g., carrots, bell peppers, and zucchini)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated cheese (optional)
- 1 egg, beaten
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the chickpeas with a fork until mostly smooth, leaving some chunks for texture.
- Add the chopped vegetables, breadcrumbs, cheese (if using), beaten egg, garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into small nuggets and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown, flipping halfway through.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute the egg with a flax egg or applesauce.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 nuggets
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Chickpea Vegetable Nuggets