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Chickpea Nuggets
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Instructions
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Start by toasting your bread crumbs. Pre-heat your oven to 375 degrees F and line a large baking tray with parchment paper. Spread the bread crumbs out in an even layer and toast for 3 minutes. Toss well, spread even again, and toast for another 2-4 minutes. You'll want to watch them closely as they can go from browned to burned rather quickly. Once done, place in a shallow bowl and set aside.
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Drain the liquid of your chickpea can into a bowl and set aside.
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In a small bowl, mix together 2 tablespoons of the chickpea liquid with 1 tablespoon of flaxseed meal. Let sit for 5 minutes to thicken.
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In the bowl of a food processor, add the chickpeas, oat flour, garlic powder, the flaxseed meal mixture, and adobo seasoning (or salt and pepper if using those instead). Process until fully combined. Taking about 1 1/2 tablespoons of the chickpea dough, form nuggets. I found it easiest to pat them into ~1/3 inch thick rectangles and then gently round the edges to get a more classic nugget look.
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One at a time, dip the nuggets into the chickpea liquid so that it's fully submerged and then roll it in the breadcrumbs. Very gently press the panko into the nuggets so that it sticks better.
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Place the nuggets on your baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes. ENJOY!
Notes
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*if you don't have oat flour, you can simply blend about 2/3 cup of oats in a food processor until it's a fine flour texture. Measure out 1/2 cup of the flour for this recipe
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**if you do not have Adobo seasoning, you can simple replace it with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of ground black pepper
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Aquafaba Binding Power 💧Reserve and chill the chickpea liquid (aquafaba) for 30 minutes before using as an egg wash—the cold temperature helps it adhere better to the nuggets and creates a superior crispy crust.
- Double-Dredge Technique ✨After the initial aquafaba dip and panko coating, dip the nuggets back into the aquafaba and panko one more time for an extra-crispy, golden exterior that rivals traditional breaded nuggets.
- Flaxseed Meal Moisture Balance 🌱Mix your flaxseed meal with just enough water (3:1 ratio) to create a gel-like binder before combining with chickpeas—this prevents the mixture from becoming too dry while maintaining structural integrity during cooking.
- Freeze Before Frying ❄️Refrigerate your formed nuggets for at least 2 hours (or freeze overnight) before cooking to help them hold their shape and prevent breaking apart in the pan or oil.
- Adobo Distribution Strategy 🌶️Toast the adobo seasoning in a dry pan for 30 seconds before mixing into the chickpea mixture to bloom the spices and intensify their smoky, complex flavors throughout the nuggets.
Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
Vegetarian
Low-Cholesterol
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Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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