Vegetable Croquettes

Recipe
Written By Westridge Fruit & Vegetables .

These Vegetable Croquettes are crispy on the outside, soft in the inside and packed with veggies. Delicious baked or fried.

 Ingredients

  • 350g (2-3 medium) Potatoes peeled and cut into rough chunks of approx. 3-5cm cubed (or 1½ cups/340g of cooked mashed potato)

  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil

  • 1 small Onion, finely chopped

  • 1 Garlic Clove, minced

  • 1 Red Bell Pepper (Capsicum), finely chopped

  • 80g (¾ cup) Carrots, grated

  • 160g (1cup) Zucchini (courgette), grated

  • 45g (⅓ cup) Cheddar Cheese, grated

  • 1 tablespoon Parsley, finely chopped

  • 40g (¾ cup) Panko Breadcrumbs

Method

  • Add the potatoes to a large pan and cover with water. Bring to the boil, cover and simmer until soft (approx. 15 mins).

  • Meanwhile, add the olive oil to a skillet (frying pan), over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook for around 5 mins, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft and starting to colour. Add the bell pepper (capsicum) and stir for a further minute. Add the grated zucchini and carrot and stir again for 2-3 minutes or until soft.

  • Once the potatoes are cooked, strain in a colander, place into a large mixing bowl and mash.

  • To the mashed potato add the sautéed vegetables , cheese and parsley. Mix until well combined.

  • Take a heaped tablespoon of the mixture and form into croquettes. I made 16. Place on a baking tray and chill for at least 15 mins. *SEE NOTE 1

  • Pre-heat oven to 180°C/350°F. Spread breadcrumbs on a baking tray, spray with oil and bake for around 3-5 minutes, until golden. (skip if frying) *OPTIONAL (See note 2)

  • Increase oven to 200°C/400°F (skip this step if frying) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  • Roll the croquettes in the toasted breadcrumbs and place in the prepared baking sheet. Repeat until all croquettes are coated.

    Baking Instructions

  • Bake for 13- 15 minutes or until crispy and golden on the outside

    Pan Frying Instructions

  • Heat a little oil (around 2 tbsp) in a large skillet/frying pan over medium heat.  Fry half the croquettes for about 5 minutes, gently turning until cooked through and golden. Repeat with remaining croquettes.

**NOTE you could make these croquettes even simplier by just mashing potatoes, broccoli & cheese together, rolling into logs and leave the breadcrumbs off and just bake!

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