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Vegan Chicken Nuggets (Chickpea Nuggets)

These vegan chicken nuggets (chickpea nuggets) are made with chickpeas, tofu and a few other simple ingredients for a snack or appetizer that’s easy to make, perfectly crispy and flavourful. Gluten-free, ready in under 30 minutes.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
28 mins
Servings: 12 nuggets
Calories: 53 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine: Vegan

Ingredients

  • 1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 ½ tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp garlic
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp Turmeric
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp Tahini
  • ½ cup gluten-free flour
  • 5 oz firm tofu
  • ½ cup plant-based milk
  • ½ cup gluten-free breadcrumbs

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees C (350 F) and line a baking tray with a sheet of parchment paper.
  2. Add the chickpeas, tomato paste, garlic, cumin, turmeric, salt, tahini, and flour to a blender or food processor. Blend it slowly until mostly smooth, but some texture from the chickpeas remains.
  3. Transfer to a mixing bowl and add crumbled tofu. Mix together, using your hands if necessary, to make a dense ‘dough’.
  4. Shape the dough into equally-sized nugget shapes. Dip each one in the plant based milk, followed by the breadcrumbs, and lay out on the parchment paper.
  5. Bake the nuggets in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, until crispy and golden. Make sure not to bake for too long, as they may end up being crumbly.

Nutrition Information

Calories 53kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 2g (3%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 128mg (5%) Potassium 34mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 31IU (1%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 34mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12nuggets

Amount Per Serving

Calories 53

% Daily Value*

Calories 53kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 128mg 5%
Potassium 34mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 31IU 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 34mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

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