Make your own vegetarian alternative to chicken nuggets with PUMPKIN! These vegan Pumpkin Nuggets are crispy on the outside and soft & creamy on the inside.Dip them in ranch sauce, have them with salad, in a wrap, or in a fall-inspired buddha bowl.
Fall is my favorite season. Spending more time at home, slowly transitioning from iced latte to tea, matching yellow rain coats with my dog, Brussels sprouts, and pumpkins!
These vegan Pumpkin Nuggets are little pumpkin bites coated in crispy panko flakes. Absolutely delicious!
What I love about these pumpkin nuggets is that
they are soft and creamy on the inside and crispy on the outside
they are easy to make: boil, coat, pan-fry, done.
they are versatile. Combine them with salad, rice, potatoes, tacos, wraps, it will all taste good!
they taste like junk food but are veggie-based!
And I have to warn you, these are quite addictive, I had a few days where I only ate these in different meals – with salad, rice or wedges, in pitas, in wraps or plain… there are just so many possibilities to integrate them into meals!
How to make Vegan Pumpkin Nuggets
The Ingredients
You will need:
a hokkaido pumpkin
flour
panko flakes (you can sub panko flakes for fine breadcrumbs and vice versa, but a combination of both is giving a better texture and is making sure they are nicely coated)
fine breadcrumbs
spices: salt, paprika powder, dried rosemary
olive oil
For the seasoning, I used pretty much my go-to seasoning: salt, paprika, and dried rosemary. Because pumpkin and rosemary is such a good combo!
Uses for these vegan Pumpkin Nuggets are versatile. I’ve had them on a plate with white rice, salad, and pita bread, snacked them as they were or dipped in sauces, with wedges and Brussels sprouts, and stuffed them in pitas. They are so good for all kinds of meals!
Serve them with…
Pan-Roasted Brussels Sprouts in Soy Sauce
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Vegan Pumpkin Nugget Tacos
Thick Fluffy Tortillas from scratch
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Vegan Pumpkin Nuggets
Elephantastic Vegan
Recipe for vegan Pumpkin Nuggets. Crispy on the outside, soft and creamy on the inside. These little pumpkin bites are perfect for wraps, pitas or to snack them as they are.
Cut the pumpkin in half. Spoon out the seeds. Cut them into rings. Peel them using a veggie peeler. Then cut them into chunks.
Boil the pumpkin in a pot with water until they get softer (approx. 10 minutes), they shouldn't be too mushy, though.
Strain and drain the boiled pumpkin bites. Let them cool off.
Mix the ingredients for the batter in one bowl.
In another bowl, mix the ingredients for the breading.
Dip them into the batter first, then toss them in the breadcrumbs until they are evenly coated.
Heat a pan with olive oil, and pan-fry the pumpkin pieces over medium to high heat on each side until they are nicely golden brown. Let them cool off a bit before serving because they are HOT. :)
Notes
*you can sub panko flakes for fine breadcrumbs and vice versa, but a combination of both is giving a better texture and is making sure they are nicely coated
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The ingredients that go into a vegan nugget can vary, but for the most part, brands use soy or pea protein, both of which have a meaty texture when processed. Quorn, which has won awards for its realistic-tasting vegan chicken products, makes its nuggets out of mycoprotein, a type of fermented fungi.
Bake the vegan chicken nuggets for 15 minutes, then flip and bake for 10-15 more minutes. Serve with the classic dip included with this recipe, or simply dip in ketchup, ranch or barbecue sauce. Enjoy!
Preheat oven to 375 °F.2.Place frozen nuggets on baking sheet and heat for 14-16 minutes. For crispier nuggets, turn nuggets over halfway through heating time.
Impossible Chicken Nuggets are made with a blend of plant-based ingredients, many of which you'll recognize from other Impossible™ products. Some of the key players are: Soy protein, to deliver that meaty bite and essential nutrition. Sunflower oil, to make them juicy.
Plant-based chicken products like Alpha's Chik'n Nuggets will commonly contain fewer calories, less sodium, less saturated fat, and less total fat than meat-based equivalents. Importantly, our Chik'n products contain no cholesterol, but they all contain desirable potassium, iron, and calcium.
McPlant Nuggets — made from peas, corn and wheat with a tempura batter — are the second product McDonald's has co-developed with Beyond Meat, an El Segundo, California-based maker of plant-based proteins. McDonald's has been selling a McPlant burger since 2021, although its popularity has wavered.
Vegan chicken is more sustainable, and healthier, and it's made primarily from plant-based products. These include vital wheat gluten, soy protein, pea protein, tofu, and jackfruit, which are rich in protein, calcium, fiber, and sodium—making the substitutes a perfect supplement for real meat.
Does Chick-fil-A offer vegan chicken? While some of Chick-fil-A's competitors now offer vegan meat options (looking at you, Burger King and Carl's Jr), the fast-food chain has not added any plant-based chicken to its menu, yet.
The gold standard is the chicken tenderloin or chicken strip.” In January 2022, KFC's Beyond Meat nuggets, made from soy and wheat protein, went nationwide at more than 4,000 locations.
From the makers of Tofurky comes Moocho, boasting meltier, cheesier, more Wisconsin-y vegan cheese. The dairy-free shreds are particularly worth noting, as flavors like Fiesta Blend, Mozzarella, and Cheddar make for ooey, gooey vegan lasagnas, enchiladas, nachos, and pizza.
They're packed with 13g of protein per 95g serving and have no cholesterol. And they're easy to make—just pop them in the microwave, oven, or air fryer for a convenient meal or snack.
Typically, frozen chicken nuggets can be cooked in an air fryer at around 375°F (190°C) for 12-15 minutes. It's a good idea to check them periodically and flip them halfway through to ensure even cooking.
Is Beyond Fried Chicken® vegan or vegetarian? It is NOT vegetarian, vegan, or Certified Vegan. It is 100% plant-based, but fried in the same fryers as our chicken, which may not be acceptable to certain types of vegetarian or vegan diets.
This launch is the second product to come out of the fast-food giant's three-year development deal with vegan company Beyond Meat. The new nuggets are made with pea protein, corn, and wheat, and surrounded by a crispy tempura batter.
Then there are the nuggets, which are plant-based soya protein covered in southern-fried breadcrumbs. If you get the pizza or the nuggets, you'll find it's served with a vegan version of the iconic garlic and herb sauce, of course.
The company decided to replace chicken with a plant-based meat-like product. One version is pea-protein mixed with soy, rice flour, carrot fiber, yeast extract, vegetable oil, salt, onion and garlic powder. Nuggets and boneless wings are offered.
Vegan chicken is a food product designed to mimic the texture and taste of chicken meat. It is generally made from ingredients like vital wheat gluten, vegetable protein, and soy protein. It's usually fashioned into patties, nuggets, or roasts.
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