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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

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

  2. Grease sheet of baking paper with oil.

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

  4. Transfer mixture into large bowl and sprinkle with coconut flour.

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

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

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

  8. Melt 2 teaspoons coconut oil in small saucepan.

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

  10. Bake for 15 minutes.

  11. Remove tray and turn nuggets over very gently.
  12. Remove from oven and cool slightly before transferring to plate.

The Sauce

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

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

The Veggies & The Sauce

  1. Combine sauce with nuggets and serve.

Bon appétit!