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Kid-Friendly Veggie+ Chickpea Nuggets

Kid-Friendly Veggie Chickpea Nuggets for Tasty Snack Time

These Kid-Friendly Veggie Chickpea Nuggets are a delightful and nutritious snack bursting with flavor, perfect for busy days and children's lunchboxes!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 nuggets
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Veggie Base
  • 1 can Chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup Grated Zucchini
  • 1 cup Grated Carrot
  • 1 small Minced Onion
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt to taste
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Paprika
For Binding
  • 2 large Eggs or flax eggs for vegan
  • 2 tablespoons Olive or Avocado Oil for cooking
  • 1 cup Oat Flour or Breadcrumbs

Equipment

  • Food processor
  • large skillet
  • Kitchen towel

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Start by grating your zucchini and carrot, then squeeze out excess moisture in a kitchen towel.
  2. In a food processor, combine chickpeas, grated zucchini, carrot, minced onion, Italian seasoning, sea salt, garlic, black pepper, and paprika. Add eggs and flour; pulse until just combined.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and coat the bottom with oil until shimmering.
  4. Scoop out mixture to form nuggets, flatten them, and cook in the pan for 3-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  5. Transfer cooked nuggets to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil. Serve warm with dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 4nuggetsCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 10gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Squeeze extra moisture from veggies to prevent sogginess. Keep some texture in the mixture for best results.

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