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Vegan Chicken Nuggets

These Vegan Chicken Nuggets make a great quick lunch or dinner. They're extra crispy on the outside and taste great dipped in any of your favorite sauces.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 232 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cauliflower head
  • ¾-1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup rice or regular breadcrumbs
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • nonstick cooking spray
Optional:
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 ½ tbsp olive oil

Instructions

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  1. Spray a baking sheet lightly with cooking spray.
  2. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  3. Chop the cauliflower head into florets. Set a steamer basket over a large pot with a lid. Fill the pot with enough water to reach just below the basket. Add the cauliflower into the steamer basket. Bring the water to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover, and let the cauliflower cook for 10–15 minutes, until fork tender.
  4. In a food processor, combine the cauliflower, flour, parsley, salt, baking powder, and garlic powder.
  5. Allow the mixture to cool for a bit. It will harden up a bit, but remain moist.
  6. Pour the breadcrumbs into a small bowl.
  7. Using your hands, shape the cauliflower mixture into nuggets. Small ones work best. Roll each nugget in the breadcrumbs.
  8. Spread the nuggets on the baking sheet, leaving one inch of space between them as they will spread a little.
  9. Optional: Whisk 1 tbsp of olive oil with 1 tsp of smoked paprika, and brush over the top of the nuggets.
  10. Bake for 15 minutes on each side (total 30 minutes), or until their edges begin to brown.

Notes

  • Keep these nuggets in the fridge, in a covered airtight container, for up to one week.

Nutrition Information

Calories 232kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 46g (15%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 2g (3%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 931mg (39%) Potassium 545mg (16%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 562IU (11%) Vitamin C 74mg (82%) Calcium 150mg (15%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 232

% Daily Value*

Calories 232kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 46g 15%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 931mg 39%
Potassium 545mg 12%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 562IU 11%
Vitamin C 74mg 82%
Calcium 150mg 15%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.