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Healthy veggie chickpea nuggets packed with carrots, zucchini, and chickpeas for an easy kid-friendly lunch, snack, or dinner idea.
15 oz canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup grated zucchini
1/2 cup grated carrot
1/4 cup minced onion
1/2 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon sea salt
1–2 cloves garlic, minced (or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder)
Black pepper, to taste
1/4 teaspoon paprika
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon olive oil or avocado oil, plus extra for cooking
1/2 cup oat flour or breadcrumbs
Place the grated zucchini and carrots in a clean dish towel or paper towel and squeeze out excess moisture.
Add the zucchini, carrots, chickpeas, onion, Italian seasoning, sea salt, garlic, black pepper, paprika, eggs, oil, and oat flour to a food processor.
Pulse a few times until the mixture is combined but still slightly textured. Do not overmix.
Heat a thin layer of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Use a heaping tablespoon or small cookie scoop to portion the mixture into the skillet.
Cook for 3–5 minutes on the first side until golden brown.
Flip the nuggets carefully and gently flatten slightly with a spatula.
Cook another 3–5 minutes until cooked through and lightly crispy on both sides.
Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Flax eggs can be used instead of eggs for a vegan version.
These nuggets can also be cooked in the air fryer at 400°F for about 12 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Oat flour keeps the recipe gluten-friendly if using certified gluten-free oats.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4–5 days.
Find it online: https://elladishes.com/kid-friendly-veggie-chickpea-nuggets/