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.
Makes 32 schnitzels (16 serves)
Calories 129kcal
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: 65g (2 schnitzels); Calories: 129kcal; Carbohydrates: 13.3g; Protein: 14.5g; Fat: 1.7g; Saturated Fat: 0.2g; Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.7g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g; Sodium: 161mg; Potassium: 139mg; Fiber: 3.4g; Sugar: 2.2g; Vitamin A: 50IU; Vitamin C: 0.8mg; Calcium: 50mg; Iron: 2mg