sweet potatoe cheddar croquette

Lentils, uncooked 1/2 cup
Sweet potato, raw 10.5 oz
carrot, grated 2.5 oz (optional)
cheddar, grated 3.5 oz
1/2 cup shredded parmesan
1 large egg
frozen peas 1/4 cup (optional)
1/2 tsp paprika
olive or avocado oil
Low sodium chicken or vegetable broth 1 cup

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. you want them mushy so they blend easier

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.

Or they are equally good left raw and shredded like the carrot

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.

Note the raw sweet potatoe makes them not hold their shape as much add is you'd done it the mashed way. My kiddo prefers the texture of the raw though.