Veggie Nuggets & Coconut Sauce


Veggie Nuggets & Coconut Sauce
Completely loaded with vegetables, these veggie nuggets are my kids’ favorite after-school snacks. I usually make a bunch at once then keep them in the fridge because they are super-easy to reheat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Allergens: Tree Nuts
- Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup cashews (soaked in warm water for up to 20 minutes)
- 2 large cauliflower florets
- 4 broccoli florets
- 2 cloves garlic (peeled)
- 1 small red onion
- 1 1/2 tablespoons tahini paste
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon cumin seed powder
- 2/3 teaspoon coriander seed powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon powder
- Salt & pepper
- 1 handful fresh parsley (roughly chopped)
- 1 handful fresh coriander (roughly chopped)
- 1 tablespoon coconut flour
- 3 teaspoons coconut oil
- 1 cup grated coconut
- 1 bunch cilantro
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher sea salt
- 3/4 cup water
Instructions
The Nuggets
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
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Grease sheet of baking paper with oil.
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Place all ingredients except flour in food processor, then grind and process everything into fine crumbs until mixture starts coming together.
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Transfer mixture into large bowl and sprinkle with coconut flour.
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Mix well, allowing flours to soak up some moisture and make mixture stickier.
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Scoop out 1 tablespoon mixture and shape into small ball in hands, using spoon to shape and flatten slightly.
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Place on baking sheet-lined tray, then continue with rest of mixture.
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Melt 2 teaspoons coconut oil in small saucepan.
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Using pastry brush or fingers, coat top of nuggets with thin layer of melted oil.
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Bake for 15 minutes.
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Remove tray and turn nuggets over very gently.
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Remove from oven and cool slightly before transferring to plate.
The Sauce
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Place grated coconut, cilantro, lime juice, kosher sea salt, and water in food processor.
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Blend well until ingredients are completely combined in smooth paste.
The Veggies & The Sauce
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Combine sauce with nuggets and serve.