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 and 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: 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

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

  2. Grease a sheet of baking paper with oil.

  3. Place all ingredients except flour in a food processor, then grind and process everything into fine crumbs until the mixture starts coming together.

  4. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and sprinkle with coconut flour.

  5. Mix well, allowing flour to soak up some moisture and make the mixture stickier.

  6. Scoop out 1 tablespoon mixture and shape into a small ball in your hands, using a spoon to shape and flatten slightly.

  7. Place on baking sheet-lined tray, then continue with rest of mixture.

  8. Melt 2 teaspoons of coconut oil in a small saucepan.

  9. Using a pastry brush or fingers, coat the top of the nuggets with a thin layer of melted oil.

  10. Bake for 15 minutes.

  11. Remove the tray and turn the nuggets over very gently.

  12. Remove from oven and cool slightly before transferring to a plate.

The Sauce

  1. Place grated coconut, cilantro, lime juice, kosher sea salt, and water in a food processor.  

  2. Blend well until ingredients are completely combined in a smooth paste.  

The Veggies & The Sauce

  1. Combine sauce with nuggets and serve.

Bon appétit!