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    MJ & Hungryman » Baby/Kid-Friendly Recipes

    The Best Veggie Nuggets (with 4 veggies)

    By Min On May 4, 2022

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    A toddler's hand dipping one of the nuggets in beet hummus.

    These baked veggie nuggets are an easy and fun way to get more vegetables into your child's diet! Made with four vegetables, they are perfect for lunch or snack!

    A toddler's hand dipping one of the nuggets in beet hummus.
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    • Reasons to love these healthy veggie nuggets
    • Ingredients
    • Step-by-Step Instructions
    • Tips for Success (Be sure to read!)
    • Serving Suggestions
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Other Veggie-Loaded Snacks
    • Baked Veggie Nuggets

    Reasons to love these healthy veggie nuggets

    • So easy to make.
    • Simple ingredients. All you need are vegetables, eggs, breadcrumbs, and seasonings!
    • Kids love finger foods and dips. If you have a picky eater, these nuggets just may get them to gobble up their vegetables.
    • Make for a great addition to school lunchboxes.
    • A great accompaniment to:
      • Breakfast
      • Snack
      • Dinner

    You should totally try these healthy homemade chicken nuggets too!

    Ingredients

    All the ingredients laid out on a white background.

    I am highlighting just the ones that need further explanation. The complete list is in the recipe card below.

    Breadcrumbs - Can use regular or panko breadcrumbs

    Peas and corn - Can use fresh or frozen. If using the latter, be sure to thaw first before blending.

    Garlic - can add more if you are a garlic fan

    Step-by-Step Instructions

    A four image collage showing step-by-step cooking process.
    1. Pulse broccoli and carrots until finely chopped
    2. Add the rest of the ingredients and pulse until combined
    3. Optional: coat with additional breadcrumbs
    4. Bake!

    Tips for Success (Be sure to read!)

    A close up shot of sliced nugget.
    • Don't over mix! Pulse the carrots and broccoli first, and then add the rest of the ingredients. Pulse several times until combined and chunky, NOT mushy.
    • If you desire crunchier veggie nuggets, then use panko breadcrumbs. Note that pre-baking panko before coating will help achieve a nice golden color to your nuggets. Personally, I can do without the extra step and my kids never seem to mind.
    • Flip halfway to ensure both sides are cooked evenly.

    Serving Suggestions

    Two nuggets with hummus dip, chicken, apple, and purple sweet potatoeos.

    These baked veggie nuggets are delicious on their own. But since most kids love to dip, you can serve with their favorite condiment, like ketchup, ranch dressing, BBQ sauce, etc.

    If you want to boost nutrition, try some of these veggie-loaded dips!

    Pictured: Beet Hummus

    For babies

    To achieve a soft and moist texture, don't roll the nuggets in the extra breadcrumbs. Also, decrease the cooking time by 5 minutes or so. You can offer the whole nugget, cut in half or bite-sized pieces depending on their age.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How can I make these veggie nuggets vegan?

    You can use an egg replacer like this one. I haven't tried with flax eggs, but please do let me know if you do! If adding cheese, any non-dairy shredded cheese will work.

    What is the best way to store?

    Transfer to an airtight container and keep in the fridge for 3-4 days. You can also freeze for up to 3 months. I recommend flash freezing.

    How should I reheat leftovers?

    Reheat at 350°F in the oven or toaster oven for 10-15 minutes. If you don't mind the texture being soft, you can microwave for 1-2 minutes until heated through.

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    Did you make this recipe? Leave a rating below and let me know how you liked the recipe! Your feedback means so much to me!

    A toddler's hand dipping one of the nuggets in beet hummus.

    Baked Veggie Nuggets

    These baked veggie nuggets are an easy and fun way to get more vegetables into your child's diet! Made with four vegetables, they are perfect for lunch or snack!
    5 from 10 votes
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    Prep Time: 8 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 33 minutes minutes
    Servings: 9 (makes 18-20 nuggets)
    Author: Min | MJ and Hungryman

    Equipment

    • Sheet Pan
    • Baking Mat
    • Blender

    Ingredients

    • 2 medium carrots, roughly chopped into small pieces (140g)
    • 1 cup broccoli florets (75g)
    • ½ cup peas (65g)
    • ½ cup corn (70g)
    • 2 eggs
    • 1 small garlic clove (can use 1 teaspoon minced garlic or garlic powder)
    • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
    • 1 cup breadcrumbs (100g), regular or panko style
    • Optional: ½ cup breadcrumbs for coating, ¼-1/3 cup cheese

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 425° Fahrenheit. LIghtly grease a baking sheet or line with parchment paper or baking mat.
    • Add carrots and broccoli into a food processor/blender and pulse several times until finely chopped.
    • Add the rest of the ingredients and pulse until combined and chunky (be careful not to overmix)
    • Take about 1 tablespoon of the mixture and form into a ball. Flatten slightly into nugget shapes.
    • Roll in extra breadcrumbs if desired.
    • Bake at 425°F for 25-30 minutes, flip halway (see note)

    Notes

    • If making this for a baby, skip the breadcrumb coating and bake for 20-25 minutes. The nuggets will be perfectly soft and moist.
    • Don't over mix! Pulse the carrots and broccoli first, and then add the rest of the ingredients. Pulse several times until combined and chunky, NOT mushy.
    • If you desire crunchier veggie nuggets, then use panko breadcrumbs. Note that pre-baking panko before coating will help achieve a nice golden color to your nuggets. Personally, I can do without the extra step and my kids never seem to mind.
    • Flip halfway to ensure both sides are cooked evenly.
    • Transfer to an airtight container and keep in the fridge for 3-4 days. You can also freeze for up to 3 months.
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 86kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 2g
    Course Snack
    Cuisine American
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    About Min

    Thank you so much for stopping by! I am Min, a Registered Dietitian, a Christ follower, a wife, and a mom to our two miracle babies! Currently, I’m having a ton of fun feeding their tummies and sharing our baby led weaning journey! Follow me on Instagram if interested in seeing daily menu as well as tips and tricks.

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    1. Caitlin says

      March 23, 2023 at 7:36 pm

      5 stars
      My 20 month old LOVES these! He has dairy and egg allergies so used flax egg and vegan cheese. They’re a little hard to shape into patties (I assume with regular egg they hold better) so I form on a spoon and slide off onto the pan. Once they’re cooked they hold together just fine, and most recently I substituted 1/3 cup of quinoa for some of the bread crumbs and it seemed to hold a little better. I always use frozen veggies so I always have the ingredients on hand which is super convenient.

      Reply
      • Min says

        March 24, 2023 at 5:53 am

        Oh thank you so much for sharing all the tips! I'm sure this will be very helpful to many!

        Reply
    2. Jenny says

      June 20, 2022 at 7:58 pm

      5 stars
      I made these with a few substitutes - flax egg for egg due to baby’s allergy, and almond flour instead of breadcrumbs because I couldn’t find any that didn’t have salt and I’m trying to keep baby’s diet as salt free as possible. Also used frozen veggies because it’s what I had on hand. And it turned out great and he loved it!

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      • Min says

        June 21, 2022 at 3:01 pm

        So happy to hear! Thanks for sharing! Good to know that the recipe works with those substitutions ;).

        Reply
    3. DS says

      June 16, 2022 at 12:55 am

      Can’t wait to try this! Would frozen veggies work?

      Reply
      • Min says

        June 16, 2022 at 12:59 pm

        I imagine it would work! Just be sure to thaw first and squeeze out as much excess liquid as possible

        Reply
    4. Kisayne says

      May 27, 2022 at 11:33 am

      I'm so excited to make these for my family. Do the brocoli and carrots go in raw?

      Reply
      • Min says

        May 27, 2022 at 12:04 pm

        Yes! Just be sure to finely chop 😉

        Reply
    5. Adriana says

      May 26, 2022 at 12:09 am

      Looks good! What is the optional 1/4-1/3 cup of cheese listed in the ingredients for? The crust or the nuggets?

      Reply
      • Min says

        May 26, 2022 at 5:11 pm

        For the nuggets!

        Reply
    6. Colleen says

      May 16, 2022 at 5:25 pm

      5 stars
      How awesome to hear my picky toddler say 'More!!'
      Feels great to make something tasty and healthy for them. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Min says

        May 16, 2022 at 5:49 pm

        Aww rejoicing with you 😉

        Reply
    7. Abbi says

      May 14, 2022 at 12:16 pm

      Any guess if they’d work with zucchini instead of broccoli? Will I need to adjust for moisture?

      Reply
      • Min says

        May 15, 2022 at 6:04 pm

        I would grate and squeeze out the water as much as possible!

        Reply
    8. Lora says

      May 11, 2022 at 8:17 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe is amazing! My son seems to like it. My husband loves it!

      Reply
      • Min says

        May 11, 2022 at 8:21 pm

        So so happy to hear! My husband also said "hey this is surprisingly really good!" haha

        Reply

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