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SWEET POTATO, LENTIL AND CHEDDAR CROQUETTES

Little Grazers
This recipe is gluten free, nut free and vegetarian-friendly
4.67 from 3 votes
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Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 15 croquettes

Ingredients
  

  • 100 g Lentils, uncooked 1/2 cup
  • 300 g sweet potato, raw 10.5 oz
  • 70 g carrot, grated 2.5 oz
  • 100 g cheddar, grated 3.5 oz
  • 1 large egg
  • 40 g frozen peas 1/4 cup
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • olive or avocado oil
  • 240 ml low sodium chicken or vegetable broth 1 cup

Instructions
 

  • Add the lentils to a saucepan, cover with the broth, bring to a boil and simmer till all liquid is almost absorbed, turn off heat, cover with a lid and leave for 10 mins. 
  • Pierce sweet potato with a fork and microwave for approx 6 mins, until soft to touch (if you don't have a microwave you can steam)
  • Remove skin from sweet potato and mash until smooth.
  • Preheat oven to 200c or 400f
  • Add lentils to a bowl, along with sweet potato, cheddar, carrot, paprika and combine
  • Add the egg and mix till combined
  • Stir in the peas
  • Form into croquettes or patties (approx 15) and place on a baking tray lined with parchment paper
  • Spray or brush over the top with olive or avocado oil
  • Bake in the oven for approx 30 mins, until firm and lightly golden.
  • Enjoy!!

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