Sneak some nutrition onto your kids’ plate with these oven-baked chickpea nuggets. They may look like drive-through fare, but these crispy golden-to-perfection bites are 100 percent plant-based, made with chickpeas and oats. Pair them with ketchup, BBQ sauce or agave for dipping.
Crispy Baked Chickpea Nuggets
Servings 2 people
Calories 265 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 15 oz. canned chickpeas, drained & rinsed
- 4 Tbsp. aquafaba (chickpea liquid)
- 1/2 cup oat flour
- 1/2 tsp. agave
- 1 tsp. nutritional yeast
- 1/8 tsp. ground sage
- 1/4 tsp. Himalayan pink salt
- 1/8 tsp. ground black pepper
- 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp. onion powder
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. On parchment-lined baking sheet, spread out breadcrumbs in even layer. Bake for 5 minutes. Remove from oven and cool completely. Transfer to shallow dish.
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In food processor, pulse chickpea liquid, chickpeas, oat flour, agave and seasonings until smooth.
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To form nuggets, scoop out about 1-1/2 tablespoons chickpea dough and form them into 1/2-in.-thick rectangles, then gently round the edges.
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Place nuggets into breadcrumbs to evenly coat.Tip: If breadcrumbs need help sticking, lightly coat nuggets in oat milk or water. Arrange coated nuggets on prepared baking sheet.
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Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, or until browned and crispy. Serve with your favorite condiments.
Recipe Notes
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Nutrition Facts
Crispy Baked Chickpea Nuggets
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 265
Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat 5g8%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Sodium 486mg20%
Potassium 251mg7%
Carbohydrates 46g15%
Fiber 5g20%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 10g20%
Vitamin A 21IU0%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 83mg8%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.