Healthy Vegan Chickpea Nuggets
These Healthy Vegan Chickpea Nuggets are quick, easy to make, and packed with flavor, perfect for everyone in the family.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs Use gluten-free if needed.
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- to taste Salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for baking) For brushing before baking.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mash the chickpeas with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth.
- Add breadcrumbs, nutritional yeast, onion, garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper to the mashed chickpeas; mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into small nugget shapes and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Brush the tops with olive oil.
Cooking
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown.
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
These nuggets can be stored in the fridge for 4-5 days or frozen for up to 3 months. Reheat in the oven for crispiness.