I remember when McDonald’s introduced their Chicken McNuggets. I had just reached that magical double-digit, “mature” age of 11. I admit I was distressed that I still had to order from the kids’ menu. However, I happily traded in my Hamburglar hamburger for the 4-piece golden nugget selection that came paired with dipping sauce in my Happy Meal. I didn’t care how it was made, what nutritional value it held, or paid attention to the price of the Happy Meal. Instead, it was all about taste.
Fast forward to today. I now care about all those important food choice issues. Thanks to Corrin, my dietitian daughter, I can joyfully eat these crunchy wonders again…vegan style. She created a protein-packed recipe that is simple and easy to put on the table. I developed a quick barbecue sauce for dipping that comes together in minutes.
Yes, kids of all ages will enjoy these Chick’n Pea Nuggets. In fact, they might even mention how this dish makes dinnertime a happy meal!
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