Veggie bakes

Makes about 16

The best way to encourage kids to eat on their own is by offering them finger foods. I came across this awesome recipe on www.joythebaker.com and decided to try it out on the kids. These veggie bakes taste so good even the adults will enjoy them.

What you will need:

1 punnet broccoli broken into pieces
about 5 carrots peeled and cut in rounds
3 potatoes peeled and cubed and boiled till soft and mushy
grated cheese of your choice
salt & pepper to taste
mayo/ sweet chilli sauce

Method:

Transfer broccoli and carrots to a baking tray. Drizzle with a tablespoon olive oil. Roast in the oven until the veggies are done. Remove from the oven and transfer to a food processor on high speed. Add to a bowl. Now add your mashed potatoe, cheese, salt & pepper to taste and season with any sauces your kids enjoy. I used mayo and sweet chilli sauce. Mix well and form small balls. Press the balls flat in your palm to resemble small patties. Dip each ball in flour, then egg and then bread crumbs. At this stage if you don't want to use them immediately you could freeze them until you need them or you could bake them in an oven tray, drizzled with a little olive oil, on 180c until golden brown. Enjoy:)

Food groups incorporated:

Veggies: Broccoli/ carrots/ potatoes
Dairy: Cheese