4 types of vegetables nicely packaged up in nugget form. Perfect for getting kids to try new vegetables, and easy, quick & cheap to make, too!
- 2 large (3 smaller) sweet potatoes, cut into 2cm (3/4") cubes (no need to peel unless you want to)
- 200 g (1 1/2 cups) frozen broccoli florets, defrosted
- 100 g (1 cup) frozen peas, defrosted
- 100 g (2 cups) frozen or fresh shredded cabbage or kale
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp sugar free Cajun spice mix*
- 50 g (1/3 cup) wholemeal flour (or plain/all-purpose or ground almonds)
- 2 medium eggs, beaten
- 4 thick slices of bread, blitzed to crumbs (2 cups) - you could also use ground oats (gluten free if needed)
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Roast or steam the sweet potato cubes until soft. To roast, toss in 1 tbsp olive oil and roast at 220C/425F/gas 7 for about 15 mins. I like to steam in the microwave on High for just 5 mins, which makes things quicker. Blitz to a puree in a food processor. Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/gas 6 if not hot already.
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Steam the broccoli in a steamer or the microwave for a few mins until soft, then add to the food processor with the peas, cabbage and seasoning. Blitz until well combined and virtually smooth. Scoop tablespoons of the mixture and roll first in flour, then eggs, and finally breadcrumbs or ground oats (or ground almonds for low carb). Place on a baking tray and bake in the oven for 20-30 mins, until golden, hot and cooked through.
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Serve hot or cold (as a snack) with sugar free ketchup or a healthy dip. Also great with fries (chips) or sweet potato fries and steamed greens, or alongside cooked quinoa tossed with lemon juice and plenty of fresh herbs.