Chickpea Nuggets

http://www.bentolunch.net/2010/10/yesterdays-recipe-chickpea-nuggets.html
Sounded like a good alternative for the kids...so I thought I'd give it a try! :)

INGREDIENTS

• 1 can of chickpeas
• 1 cup shredded carrots
• 1/3 cup Italian style bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup creamy Italian dressing
• 1 egg

DIRECTIONS

1. Drain the chickpeas and rinse thoroughly. Pick out any loose "skins".
2. Mash the chick peas till they form a paste.
3. Shred the carrots in a  mini food processor.
4. Combine together, then add bread crumbs, Italian dressing and egg. Mixing together very well.
5. Take about one tablespoon of the mixture, roll it into a ball, then flatten into a nugget shape, repeat.
6. Place nuggets on parchment paper or a greased cookie sheet and bake at 375 for 15-18 minutes or until nuggets are browned on both sides. Turn about halfway through baking.
7. Makes about 18 nuggets, give or take.
8. Serve with assorted dipping sauces.