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prep time
20 min
cook time
20 min
ready time
40 min
Keto Veggie Nuggets
This tasty Keto vegan recipe is packed with veggies and makes a great plant-based snack or dinner option. Our plant-based nuggets are prepared with cooked cauliflower rice, juicy red bell pepper, aromatic garlic and onion, fragrant fresh cilantro, ground almonds, and a touch of tahini.
Can I Cook These in The Air Fryer?
We have cooked our Keto breaded veggie nuggets in the oven until perfectly golden on the outside. If preferred, you can cook these in an air fryer. Arrange the nuggets in the air fryer basket, working in two batches if it is overcrowded. Cook the nuggets at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 8-10 minutes, turning halfway through, or until piping hot and the crumb is golden.
Serving Suggestions
These perfectly golden Keto vegetable nuggets are incredibly versatile and can be served as part of a main, starter, snack, or side. For a main meal or starter, serve the nuggets with a simple side salad or a medley of steamed green low carb veggies. The nuggets also make a great side served with your protein of choice or even a snack with your favorite Keto dipping sauce. Please be sure to adjust your macros to account for any changes made to the original recipe.
Net Carbs
1.3 g
Fiber
1.3 g
Total Carbs
2.7 g
Protein
1.7 g
Fats
3 g
40 cals
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Ingredients
Cauliflower rice
2 cup
Cilantro
1 tbsp
Tahini
1 tsp
Garlic
1 clove
Red onion
0.5 small
Almonds, raw
0.33 cup, ground
Red pepper
0.25 large - 3" diameter x 3 3/4"
Almonds, raw
0.33 cup, ground
Salt, sea salt
0.25 tsp
Black pepper
0.13 tsp
Recipe Steps
steps 5
40 min
Step 1
Add the cauliflower rice to a saucepan with 1/2 cup of water. Bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook the rice through for 3-4 minutes or until tender. Drain away any excess liquid and squeeze any extra water out from the rice. Set aside to steam dry.Step 2
Finely dice the bell pepper and onion and roughly chop the cilantro. Add the cooled cauliflower rice to a food processor along with the bell pepper, onion, garlic, cilantro, ground almonds, salt, and pepper. Pulse well to combine.Step 3
Add the tahini to the food processor. Blend well to combine, creating a thick paste. The mixture should not be too wet or too dry and should be shapeable with your hands.Step 4
Line a shallow oven tray with baking paper. Add 1/4 cup ground almonds to a small bowl and season with a little salt and pepper. Divide the paste mixture into 12 even-sized portions, creating nuggets with your hands. Roll each nugget in the ground almonds to create a light breading.Step 5
Arrange the breaded nuggets across the lined oven tray. Bake for 15-17 minutes or until piping hot through and golden brown all over. Serve immediately.
