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Chickpea Vegan "Chicken" Schnitzels
Dinner is sorted with these Chickpea Vegan "Chicken" Schnitzels. They're high-protein and low-fat and based on chickpeas, gluten flour and yeast flakes.
Category
Main Course
Cuisine
Vegan
Tags
dairy-free, egg-free, low-fat, oil-free, soy-free, sugar-free
Prep Time
30
minutes
Cook Time
15
minutes
Freezing time
8
hours
Total Time
45
minutes
Makes
32
schnitzels (16 serves)
Calories
129
kcal
Author
Nikki, Eating Vibrantly
Ingredients
2
tins
chickpeas
, drained (450g)
Scant 1
cup
savoury nutritional yeast flakes
(50g)
1/4
tsp
garlic powder
or 2 garlic cloves
1
tsp
salt
2
tsp
dried thyme
1/2
tsp
dried rosemary
1
cup
almond milk
(250ml)
1 1/4
cup
vital wheat gluten flour
(160g)
Scant 2/3
cup
vital wheat gluten flour
(80g)
1/2
cup
oat bran
, to coat (50g)
Method
Drain and rinse chickpeas.
(Optional) Grind thyme and rosemary into a fine powder.
Process chickpeas, yeast, spices and milk until smooth.
Add 1 1/4 cup gluten flour and process until just combined.
Remove from processor and knead additional scant 2/3 cup of gluten flour into mix.
Split into 32 balls about 1" across (weighing about 32g each).
Flatten into thin rounds.
Press into oat bran, shake off excess.
Store in lined trays, separate multiple layers with paper.
Freeze for several hours or overnight before cooking.
Cook at 200°C for 15 minutes or until puffed and golden brown.
Top with fresh tomato and vegan cheese or your toppings of choice.
Preparation
Before: -
During: 30 mins
After: 8 hours (to freeze)
Need: Food processor, oven
Nutrition Information
Serving:
65
g (2 schnitzels)
;
Calories:
129
kcal
;
Carbohydrates:
13.3
g
;
Protein:
14.5
g
;
Fat:
1.7
g
;
Saturated Fat:
0.2
g
;
Polyunsaturated Fat:
0.7
g
;
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.3
g
;
Sodium:
161
mg
;
Potassium:
139
mg
;
Fiber:
3.4
g
;
Sugar:
2.2
g
;
Vitamin A:
50
IU
;
Vitamin C:
0.8
mg
;
Calcium:
50
mg
;
Iron:
2
mg