Chickpea Nuggets

Chickpea Nuggets:

can chickpeas, washed and strained

3/4

cup breadcrumbs (panko)

1/4

teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/2

teaspoon ground cumin

pinch salt

1/4

cup parsley leaves

tablespoons olive oil

1/4

cup chickpea flour

Oil for frying

cup Yoplait® plain yogurt (flavorless)

1/2

cup grated cucumbers

garlic clove, finely minced

teaspoon olive oil

teaspoon dried dill

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Place all of the ingredients in a food processor. Pulse until you obtain an even mix. If the mixture is too dry, add 1 more tablespoon of olive oil.
2

Divide the mixture into 10 equal parts. Form balls using your hands and then lightly press to obtain disk-shaped nuggets.
3

Heat enough oil over medium heat until it reaches 350º F. Fry the nuggets until they are golden on both sides, which should take 2-3 minutes. Place on a plate with paper towels.
4

To prepare the yogurt sauce, place all of the ingredients in a small bowl and mix until everything is combined. Serve the nuggets with yogurt sauce.

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More About This Recipe

Chickpeas are my favorite type of beans and I like to prepare them in salads, soups, stews and nuggets. So, if you like chickpeas as much as I do, don’t wait to prepare these chickpea nuggets… You’re going to love them! In addition to being very tasty, they are very easy to prepare. Serve them as a side-dish with any meal or put them in pita bread, with a bit of lettuce, tomato and yogurt sauce for a quick and delicious lunch.