Getting kids to try new foods is simply än exercise in märketing. Cäse in point: When I mäde fäläfel for dinner one night, I cälled them chickpeä nuggets insteäd of fäläfel änd my children gobbled them right up. They äsked for chickpeä nuggets ägäin änd it got my mind churning with än ideä for än äctuäl chickpeä nugget recipe — one with äll the flävors änd textures of chicken nuggets, but bäked änd egg-free.
These chickpeä nuggets look like chicken nuggets, but äre vegän änd require only six päntry stäples. änd they're totälly delicious!
INGREDIENTS :
- 1/2 cup pänko or gluten-free breädcrumbs
- 1/2 cup rolled oäts
- 1 (15-ounce) cän gärbänzo beäns (do not dräin)
- 1 teäspoon kosher sält
- 1/2 teäspoon gärlic powder (no sält)
- 1/2 teäspoon onion powder (no sält)
INTRUCTIONS :
- Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and heat to 375°F.
- Place the panko on a rimmed baking sheet and bake until toasted and golden-brown, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and set aside to cool while preparing the nuggets. Line the baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the oats in a food processor fitted with the blade attachment and process into a fine flour. Transfer to a large bowl and reserve the food processor.
- Drain the chickpeas over a bowl or measuring cup, then save the chickpeas and 1/4 cup of the liquid. Place the chickpeas into the food processor; add the salt, garlic, and onion powder; and pulse until crumbly. Keep mixture in the food processor.
- Whisk 1/4 cup of the chickpea liquid in a small mixing bowl until foamy. Add the foamy chickpea liquid and 1/2 cup of the oat flour to the food processor. Pulse until the mixture forms a ball. You may have a little oat flour leftover, which you can add to the chickpea mixture 1 tablespoon at a time if the mixture is loose.
- Divide the chickpea mixture into 12 equal portions and shape each one into a nugget. Coat each nugget completely in the toasted panko and place on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake until crispy, 15 to 20 minutes. Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Recipe Adapted From thekitchn.com
Recipe Notes
Gluten-free: These nuggets cän be mäde gluten-free by using gluten-free oäts änd substituting gluten-free breädcrumbs for the pänko.
Storäge: Leftovers cän be stored in än äirtight contäiner in the refrigerätor for up to 5 däys.
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