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Plant-based Veggie Croquettes

Name: Plant-based Veggie Croquettes
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 225g sweet potato 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 small onion, finely chopped 85g courgette, grated 1/2 red pepper, finely diced 65g carrot, peeled and grated 1 teaspoon thyme, chopped 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 teapspoon sun dried tomato paste 100g cooked couscous 15g panko breadcrumbs

Easy to pick up with a soft texture & crispy coating, my Plant-based Veggie Croquettes are packed with hidden veggies. A perfect finger food for babies & older kids too. You can make ahead & freeze them once cooked.

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Dairy-free

Egg-free

Vegetarian

: Makes: 12-15 croquettes
: Great for: Healthy Baby Recipes & Meal Ideas , 9-12 Months , Healthy Toddler Recipes & Meal Ideas , 12-18 Months , 18 Months-2 Years , Quick Family Recipes and Meal Ideas , Kids 2-4 Years
: Suitable for Freezing

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Ingredients

225g sweet potato
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
85g courgette, grated
1/2 red pepper, finely diced
65g carrot, peeled and grated
1 teaspoon thyme, chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 teapspoon sun dried tomato paste
100g cooked couscous
15g panko breadcrumbs

Method

Prick the sweet potato and bake in the microwave for about 8 minutes. Leave to cool then cut in half and scoop out the cooked potato.
Heat the oil in a frying pan. Add the onion, courgette, pepper and carrot. Fry for 5 minutes until soft. leave to cool. Place in the processor.
Add the thyme, garlic, sun dried tomato paste, couscous and cold sweet potato. Process until the mixture comes together.
Shape into 12-15 croquettes and roll in the breadcrumbs. Chill in the fridge for 20 minutes or longer.
Heat a little oil in a frying pan. Add the croquettes and fry for 4-5 minutes until lightly golden on all sides.