Chickpea Nuggets
Crispy and delicious Chickpea Nuggets that are easy to make and packed with flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Prep your chickpeas by draining and rinsing them under cold water.
- Mash the chickpeas in a medium mixing bowl, leaving some chunks for texture.
- Mix in the breadcrumbs, Parmesan (if using), parsley, garlic, cumin, and paprika. Season with salt and pepper.
- Form nuggets by rolling a tablespoon of the mixture into a nugget shape.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat until hot.
- Fry the nuggets for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Drain them on paper towels before serving.
Notes
Serve with a variety of dipping sauces such as tahini, yogurt sauce, or ketchup. Feel free to experiment with different spices and herbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 pieces
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: chickpea, nuggets, vegetarian, snack, crispy, healthy