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Peri Peri Spinach Bites Recipe | Vegan, GF | Strictly Seasonal

peri peri spinach bites, vegan nugget alternative

Before we get started, I’m going to warn you that this post has the potential to be really long, at least by recipe post standards. I started with one idea for how these bites were going to work, then I ended up realising I could customise them several ways and they all worked out. Turns out these peri peri spinach bites can be made different ways to make them healthier, spicier or both. As if ‘spinach bites’ didn’t sound healthy enough to begin with… 

Seasonal Ingredients 

Spinach was the seasonal ingredient in last week’s strictly seasonal as well so I don’t want to repeat myself too much. It’s rich in vitamin A, C and folic acid. And it contains smaller amounts of protein and iron. The cauliflower is also high in vitamin C and the chickpeas obviously add some extra protein. 

Other Nutrition  

This recipe contains flax seed. Flax seed in vegan recipes is often used as an egg replacement to bind the burger/ ‘meatball’ etc. This recipe doesn’t need the flax seed for that reason, it holds up fine without it. I wanted to include it though as the flax adds an extra nutty flavour dimension, and it’s really easy to get some extra omega 3. 

5 Peri Peri Spinach Bites Recipes 

Naked – These ones are literally just the spinach bites, lightly seasoned, not very spicy. They don’t have any breadcrumbs or coating but the outside does crisp up nicely in the oven.  

Healthy – In this post, the photos are of naked and healthy. The ‘breadcrumb’ on the healthy version is actually cauliflower. Yes, we’re making cauliflower breadcrumbs now.  

Regular – After the healthy explanation, you can probably already guess what regular is. These ones are coated in normal breadcrumbs, the kind not made from vegetables.  

Plain (ish) or extra hot? – This step doesn’t apply if you’re leaving them naked, but if you’re making healthy or regular, they need to be dipped in something to make the breadcrumbs stick. For plain (ish) you can use a non-dairy milk, for extra hot you’ll be needing some peri peri sauce. Something like salsa would also work here!  

Peri Peri Spinach Bites Recipe 

This recipe is dairy free, nut free, soy free, vegan and can be gluten free depending on the breadcrumbs you opt for.  

The recipe includes a gifted ingredient from Salt Pans, it’s their piri piri salt which is going to be adding the flavour to the naked version of this recipe. You can learn more about that and purchase here. 

peri peri spinach bites, vegan nugget alternative
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Peri Peri Spinach Bites Recipe | Vegan, GF

These peri peri spinach bites are quick and easy, vegan and gluten free, as plain or spicy as you like and a great healthy addition to any salad or pitta.
Course Salad, Side Dish
Keyword falafel, Spinach, Strictly Seasonal, vegan, vegan nuggets
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 10 Bites

Ingredients

Naked

  • 1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • ¼ cup GF oats
  • Approximately 80g spinach
  • ½ tsp Salt Pans Flor de Sal with Piri Piri
  • ½ tsp chilli powder optional
  • 1 tbsp ground flax seed

Lightly Spiced or Extra Hot?

  • 100 ml of your liquid of choice non-dairy milk or a spicier sauce option

Healthy

  • ¼ large cauliflower pulsed in a food processor until cauliflower rice has formed.
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch

Regular

  • ½ cup breadcrumbs

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 180c, then add all of the naked ingredients to a food processor and process until fully combined. The mixture doesn’t need to be totally smooth, but shouldn’t be too chunky as this will prevent them from keeping their shape later.
  2. Once combined, separate into 10 equal size portions and shape into nuggets or balls with your hands.

Naked

  1. If you’re keeping them naked, add to a non-stick baking tray and place in the oven for 25 minutes until warmed through and slightly crispy on the outside.

Healthy

  1. For the healthy nuggets, add your liquid of choice to a ramekin or small bowl. In another bowl, mix stir the cornstarch into the cauliflower until evenly combined.
  2. Dip your ‘naked’ bites into the liquid, then press and roll them in the cauliflower mix until fully coated.
  3. Place on a non-stick tray and repeat until all nuggets are coated. Cook on the middle shelf of the oven for 25 minutes.

Regular

  1. Add the liquid of choice to a ramekin or small bowl.
  2. Dip your ‘naked’ bites into the liquid, then press and roll them in the breadcrumbs until fully coated.
  3. Place on a non-stick tray and repeat until all nuggets are coated. Cook on the middle shelf of the oven for 25 minutes.

Serve and enjoy!

peri peri spinach bites, vegan nuggets alternative,

Do you like the sound of these spinach bites? I think they’re a great addition to a salad and could totally see myself eating them with a dip like nuggets. Which version are you most tempted by? 

Until next time, 

Sophie 

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Comments

  1. I love that this post was a little longer and in depth than a lot of other recipes. Plus, your pictures on this post look very nice the presentation is brill. I genuinely want to try these, I think I’m going to give this a go this week so I’ve bookmarked your blog. Thank you for sharing.

    Hannah | theartofskincare.co.uk

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  4. 5 stars
    i’ve never had these, and honestly never really thought of trying them. however, the regular ones do look pretty tasty. i’m very bad at eating my greens but i like that spinach doesn’t have much of a taste so this is something i would probably enjoy. great post’ xx

    mich. xx
    simplymich.com

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  5. I am very intrigued by the cauliflower breadcrumbs, I actually hadn’t really looked into what the healthy alternative to breadcrumbs would be so this is really good to know. I am tempted by all of them I’m not going to lie.. they look and sound delicious, and I like the idea of having them like a nugget and dipping them. Yum!

    Chloe xx
    http://www.chloechats.com

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  8. 5 stars
    Your Peri Peri Spinach Bites look delicious and beautiful with all the colors in them. I like how you added the flax seed. I would add it too. I would like to try the healthy version with the cauliflower breadcrumbs.

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  9. I actually do really like the sound of these! They sound like they could be used kinda like falafels and put in a pitta with some salad and houmous!
    And I like the sound of the cauliflower breadcrumbs!

    Rhianna x

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  10. These sound delicious!! I love spinach bites I have bought from the shop however I love the idea of making my own. Would be so much more reasonable too.
    Thank you for sharing.
    Alyssa
    THESACREDSPACEAP.COM

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  18. Ooo this sounds really great! I’ve never really liked spinach but with the added peri peri I think I could get on board! This look like a perfect snack as well! Great Post x

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  20. These look amazing, I also love the sound of piri piri salt but I’ve never heard of it, so that is definitely something that I will be checking out. Since I love hot and spicy foods.

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  27. These look amazing. I’m trying to find more vegan recipes to try, and I love spinach so these ones are perfect!!

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  28. These look and sound delicious. My favourite is the regular version as I’m a sucker for breadcrumbs, but I do like the idea of a cauliflower alternative.

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