Low Carb Vegan Chickpea Nuggets
Delightfully crispy and loaded with wholesome ingredients, these Low Carb Vegan Chickpea Nuggets are a guilt-free twist on a classic snack favorite. Perfect for plant-based eaters or anyone cutting carbs, these nuggets feature protein-packed chickpeas, almond flour, and a savory blend of seasonings like smoked paprika, garlic, and onion powder. A flaxseed "egg" keeps them completely vegan while giving them that perfect texture. Baked instead of fried, they’re golden and crunchy outside while soft and flavorful inside. Ready in under 45 minutes, they make a versatile option for meal prep, kid-friendly meals, or party appetizers. Pair them with your favorite vegan dipping sauce, and enjoy this healthier, satisfying take on nuggets!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Chickpeas (cooked, rinsed, and drained)
- 0.5 cup Almond flour
- 2 tablespoons Ground flaxseed
- 5 tablespoons Water
- 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Coconut oil (or avocado oil) for greasing
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Lightly grease the parchment paper with coconut oil or avocado oil.
In a small bowl, mix the ground flaxseed with 5 tablespoons of water to create a flaxseed 'egg.' Let it sit for 5 minutes to thicken.
In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, almond flour, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Add the prepared flaxseed mixture to the food processor with the other ingredients.
Pulse the mixture until it forms a sticky, moldable dough. Scrape down the sides of the processor as needed.
Scoop out small amounts of the dough (about 1 to 1 1/2 tablespoons each) and shape them into nugget-sized pieces with your hands.
Place the nuggets on the prepared baking sheet, evenly spaced apart.
Bake the nuggets in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, flipping halfway through to ensure even cooking.
Once golden and crispy on the outside, remove the nuggets from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving.
Serve warm with your favorite vegan dipping sauce and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1070 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 52.6 g | 67% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.2 g | 76% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1687 mg | 73% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 113.4 g | 41% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 37.1 g | 132% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.7 g | ||
| Protein | 48.9 g | 98% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 322 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 13.3 mg | 74% | |
| Potassium | 1348 mg | 29% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
