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Nuggets from chickpeas

Nuggets from chickpeas

A warm, nutty aroma fills the kitchen as these chickpea nuggets begin to crisp, creating an inviting sense of comfort that feels perfect for a wholesome lunch, a light dinner or a satisfying snack.
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Ingredients

Nuggets

  • 1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas drained and dried
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup almond flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Coating

  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 3/4 cup toasted almonds finely chopped
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Sauce

  • 3/4 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 small pickle finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp chopped chives
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat air fryer or oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Pat the chickpeas dry very well.
  • Blend chickpeas, egg, almond flour, salt, and pepper until a thick, moldable mixture forms.
  • Shape into 12–14 small nuggets.
  • In one bowl, add beaten egg. In another, mix chopped almonds, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  • Dip each nugget in egg, then coat in the almond mixture.
  • Air fry for 10–15 minutes or bake for 18–22 minutes, until golden and crisp.
  • Mix all sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
  • Serve warm with the yogurt pickle sauce.

Notes

  • If the mixture is too wet, add 1 more tablespoon almond flour.
  • Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket.
  • For extra browning, lightly spray the nuggets with oil before cooking.

Nutrition

Calories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 11gFat: 13gSodium: 360mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3g