Description
These Crispy Chickpea Nuggets with BBQ Sauce are a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional chicken nuggets. Packed with flavor and plant-based protein, they make a perfect meal or snack for both kids and adults.
Ingredients
Scale
Chickpea Nuggets:
- 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup rolled oats
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast (optional)
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons water
For Serving:
- ½ cup BBQ sauce
- olive oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the mixture: In a food processor, pulse the chickpeas, oats, olive oil, tomato paste, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and water until a thick, slightly chunky mixture forms.
- Shape the nuggets: Transfer the mixture to a bowl and stir in the breadcrumbs. Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions and shape into nugget-sized pieces.
- Bake: Place the nuggets on the baking sheet, lightly spray with olive oil, and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
- Serve: Serve the nuggets warm with BBQ sauce for dipping.
Notes
- These nuggets are kid-friendly and great for meal prep.
- You can air-fry them at 375°F for 12 to 15 minutes for extra crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4–5 nuggets
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
