Chickpea Vegetable Nuggets

These chickpea vegetable nuggets are the perfect finger food for little eaters! This vegetarian twist on traditional chicken nuggets is loaded with extra veggies and protein! Easy to make and super delicious, enjoy these vegetable nuggets on their own, instead of meatballs or dunk them in your favorite sauce!

Nuggets are a beloved finger food of childhood. Heck, they are a beloved finger food of adulthood too!

Maybe its because you don’t need a fork to eat them. Or maybe because they are so dunkable in whatever sauce I have on hand. Or it really could be because nuggets have a way being an easy addition to any meal and kiddo instantly get excited to see them on their plate.

And while there is a time and place for the occasional dino-nugget from the freezer section of the grocery store, I honestly prefer to make my own nuggets so that I can fill them with vegetables (like I do) and since they are so easy to make, nuggets make for an easy weeknight dinner.

These chickpea veggie nuggets are a vegetarian twist on my super popular Veggie-Loaded Chicken Bites. These vegetable nuggets are perfect for a lunch box or to make quickly on a crazy busy Tuesday night after soccer practice. Or to just keep on hand in place of those dino-nuggets for a healthier, veggie-loaded dinner option for when life is…..well life and crazy!

Equipment

• food processor
• small cookie scoop
• large pan

Ingredients

• 15 ounces chickpeas cooked and drained
• 1/2 cup grated zucchini
• 1/2 cup grated carrot
• 1/4 cup minced onion
• 1/2 tbsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1-2 cloves garlic to taste or sub 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• black pepper to taste
• 1/4 tsp paprika
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp olive or avocado +extra for cooking
• 1/2 cup oat flour or your favorite breadcrumbs

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