Vegetarian nuggets
These vegetarian nuggets combine rolled oats, mixed seeds, Parmesan and colourful vegetables like carrots, broccoli and peas into a crispy, savoury snack. The Thermomix chops the vegetables, grinds the oats and blends everything into a mouldable mixture in minutes, making them ideal as a snack, lunchbox filler or family-friendly main course.
About this recipe
Vegetarian nuggets Thermomix TM7 are the answer for anyone searching for a healthy, homemade snack that children and adults genuinely enjoy. This recipe transforms simple pantry staples such as rolled oats, mixed seeds and Parmesan cheese into golden nuggets packed with carrots, broccoli and frozen peas, so you sneak extra vegetables into a family-friendly form without any complaints. Using an all-in-one kitchen machine means the chopping, grinding and mixing happen in a single bowl, which keeps washing up to a minimum on busy evenings. The fresh basil and parsley give the nuggets a bright, herby character that lifts them far above the frozen versions from the supermarket. Whether you serve them as a quick weeknight dinner with a dipping sauce, tuck them into a lunchbox, or offer them at a children's party, these crispy nuggets deliver a satisfying bite and a lovely savoury crunch every single time.
Preparation tips
- Chill the nugget mixture in the fridge for about twenty minutes before shaping; the rolled oats absorb moisture from the carrots and peas, making the mixture firmer and much easier to roll into neat nuggets.
- For an extra golden crust, coat the shaped nuggets in extra rolled oats or breadcrumbs mixed with a spoonful of the mixed seeds before baking or frying until crisp and fragrant.
- If your children dislike visible green pieces, chop the broccoli and parsley very finely so they blend into the mixture; the Parmesan and Italian herbs keep the flavour rich and appealing.
Recipe variations
- Make a vegan version by replacing the Parmesan with nutritional yeast and binding the mixture with an extra spoonful of oats and a splash of plant-based milk; the carrots and peas keep the nuggets sweet and colourful.
- For a festive party variation, shape the mixture into small balls, thread them onto skewers with cherry tomatoes and serve with a basil-yogurt dip for an easy, crowd-pleasing appetiser.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- The Thermomix chops the carrots, broccoli and garlic clove in seconds into uniformly small pieces for evenly textured nuggets.
- Grinding the rolled oats and mixed seeds with the TM7 creates a coarse flour that binds the vegetable mixture without breadcrumbs.
- The Thermomix grates the Parmesan cheese finely so it melts through the nugget mixture and adds deep savoury flavour.
- Mixing all ingredients in the TM7 bowl produces one consistent, mouldable mixture in minutes without sticky hands or extra bowls.
- Steaming the broccoli gently in the Varoma before blending keeps the vegetables tender and preserves their vibrant green colour.
Ingredients
- rolled oats
- mixed seeds
- Parmesan cheese
- carrots
- broccoli
- frozen peas
- garlic clove
- fresh basil
- fresh parsley
- dried Italian herbs (optional)