Breaded Chickpea Nuggets

Name: Breaded Chickpea Nuggets
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 0.5 cup whole grain bread crumbs; 2 tsp Italian seasoning; 2 cans chickpeas (drained); 1.5 cups cooked brown rice; 1 cup onion; 3 cloves garlic; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp turmeric; 0.25 cup nutritional yeast; 0.25 cup lime juice; 0.25 cup fresh parsley; 1 tsp salt; 0.5 tsp pepper

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.

Prep

20 min

Cook

20 min

Temp

425°F

Difficulty

beginner

Servings

Cost

Ingredients

0.5 cup whole grain bread crumbs
2 tsp Italian seasoning
2 cans chickpeas (drained)
1.5 cups cooked brown rice
1 cup onion
3 cloves garlic
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp turmeric
0.25 cup nutritional yeast
0.25 cup lime juice
0.25 cup fresh parsley
1 tsp salt
0.5 tsp pepper

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.