Kids Veggie Nuggets

Prep: 15 mins

Cook: 25 mins

Serves: 12 Nuggets

Recipe:

Ingredients:

1 medium carrot, peeled and grated

1 small zucchini, grated

¼ small sweet potato, peeled and grated

1 can white beans (rinsed, drained and mashed)

½ cup corn 

½ cup grated vegan cheese

¼ cup flax egg

¼ cup rice flour

1 tablespoon of Good4U Kids Pasta Boost

1 cup flax egg (for coating pre bread crumbs)

1 cup panko bread crumbs

Olive oil 

Method: 

Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F)

Grate all vegetables and squeeze excess moisture from them using a clean cloth or paper towel.

In a large mixing bowl, mash the white beans, you can also blitz them in a food processor if you prefer.

In a large bowl, combine the grated vegetables, mashed beans, corn kernels, vegan cheese, ¼ cup of flax egg, flour and Good4U Kids Pasta Boost. 

Mix until it comes together into a slightly sticky dough.

Scoop tablespoon-sized portions and shape into nugget ovals or rounds.

Dip each nugget into the 1 cup of flax egg then roll each nugget in breadcrumbs and place on a lined baking tray. Spray, lightly brush or drizzle with olive oil.

Bake at 200°C for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crisp.

Serve with ketchup or a kefir ranch dip for an extra gut-healthy boost!