Chickpea Spinach Nuggets (Vegan and Gluten Free)

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375°F.

Step 2

Place bread crumbs, onion, brown rice, and seasonings in food processor. Pulse 4 or 5 times.

Step 3

Add chickpeas and spinach pulse 8 or 9 times or until chickpeas are coarsely chopped. Some of the chickpeas should still be whole. Don’t over mix or the balls will be mushy.

Step 4

Add remaining ingredients and pulse just until mixed. Mix a few times by hand to be sure ingredients are mixed. Mixture should stick together, but not be mushy.

Step 5

Using a 1 1/2-tablespoon cookie scoop , form into balls and place on oiled baking sheet.

Step 6

Bake at 375°F for 30 minutes or until bottoms are browned. Serve hot.