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Daphne Oz Cheezy Veggie Nuggets

Cheesy Veggie Nuggets by Daphne Oz

Cheesy-Veggie Nuggets and Herby Ranch Dip. This is the best way to turn vegetables into tiny child-friendly nuggets. Making homemade veggie nuggets isn't hard and beat the store-bought hands down.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 4 People
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: International
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb broccoli thawed from frozen state
  • 1 lb spinach chopped, thawed and drained
  • 1 cup rice I substituted rice for potatoes, easier to digest
  • 1 whole egg
  • 1 tbsp flour I would use spelt or amaranth here
  • 1 pinch baking powder
  • 1 pinch baking soda
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese grated
  • 1 cup parmesan or mozzarella cheese grated as an option for Blood Type A
  • 1/4 cup parsley flat leaf (chopped)
Herb Ranch Dip
  • 1 cup greek yogurt
  • 1/2 whole lemon juiced
  • 1 tbsp parsley flat leaf (chopped)
  • 1 tbsp dill chopped
  • 1 tbsp chives chopped

Method
 

  1. In the bowl of a food processor, add the broccoli, spinach, and rice and pulse to combine. It is better combined in another bowl, and transferred to the food processor.
  2. Add the egg, flour (and baking soda and baking powder as listed) garlic powder, cheddar cheese, parsley, and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Pulse to combine. Spread the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  4. Place in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours, until firm.
  5. Prepare a second baking sheet with parchment paper.
  6. Remove the baking sheet from the refrigerator. Using cookie cutters, punch out the vegetable mixture and place the shapes onto the prepared baking sheet.
  7. Cover with plastic wrap and place the veggie shapes in the freezer overnight or until ready for use.
  8. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Bake the veggie nuggets for 10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown.
Herby Ranch Dressing
  1. For the ranch dipping sauce, in a medium bowl, add the yogurt, lemon juice parsley, dill, and chives. Mix to combine.