Description
These Chickpea Broccoli Nuggets are a delicious and nutritious appetizer or snack, combining the wholesome goodness of chickpeas and broccoli with flavorful seasonings and a crispy baked finish. Perfect for a tasty, healthy treat that the whole family will enjoy.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup broccoli, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the nuggets.
- Mash Chickpeas: In a bowl, mash the drained and rinsed chickpeas thoroughly with a fork until mostly smooth but still slightly chunky for texture.
- Add Ingredients: Add the finely chopped broccoli, breadcrumbs, grated cheese, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to the mashed chickpeas.
- Mix Mixture: Mix all the ingredients until they are well combined and hold together when formed.
- Form Nuggets: Shape the mixture into nugget-sized portions using your hands or a spoon.
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the nuggets evenly spaced on it.
- Bake Nuggets: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until the nuggets are golden brown and firm to the touch.
Notes
- For a crispier nugget, you can lightly spray or brush the nuggets with olive oil before baking.
- If you want to make this recipe vegan, substitute the egg with a flax egg and use vegan cheese or omit it.
- Make sure to finely chop the broccoli so that the nuggets hold their shape better.
- These nuggets reheat well in an oven or air fryer to regain their crispiness.
- You can serve these nuggets with your favorite dipping sauces like ranch, ketchup, or a spicy mayo.
