Sweet potato and chickpea cakes
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If you are looking for a delicious and healthy vegetarian dish, then you will definitely want to try this recipe for Sweet Potato and Chickpea Cakes. This delicious and nutritious dish is filled with flavour and texture, making it the perfect dish to serve as an appetizer or even as a main course. Not only is it easy to make, but it is also full of protein and fibre, making it a great way to get your daily dose of nutrients.
Gather up the following ingredients:
-2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
-1 can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
-120g of flour
-2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 onion dices
- 1 bell pepper diced
-1 teaspoon of garlic powder
-1 teaspoon of cumin
-1 teaspoon of smoked paprika
-1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
-1/4 cup of chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon of chilli flakes - optional.
Salt and pepper to season (leave out salt if making for a baby under 1 year)
Method
- The first step to making this delicious dish is to preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Next, in a large bowl, mash the sweet potatoes until they are mostly smooth. Then, add the drained and rinsed chickpeas, flour, olive oil, onion, red bell pepper, garlic powder, cumin, smoked paprika, black pepper and parsley to the mashed sweet potatoes and mix until everything is evenly combined.
- Once all of the ingredients have been mixed together, form the mixture into small round patties and place and fry them in the olive oil on each side until golden brown. Remove and let cool.
The sweet potato and chickpea cakes are now ready to be served. Serve them warm with a side of yours and your child's favourite dipping sauce or condiment. You can also top them with diced avocado, tomato, or any other topping of your choice. Enjoy!
This recipe for is a great way to enjoy a healthy, dairy free and vegan meal. The combination of sweet potato, chickpeas, and spices create a delicious dish that is full of flavour and texture.
Great for weaning babies from about 9 months onwards AND it's crispy texture makes them great foods for fussy eaters too, especially fussy toddlers who want to feed themselves and prefer snack type finger foods.
Because of their fibre intake they are a sneaky way of increasing fibre in constipated children. Find out more about how to help a constipated child here
These little cakes are dairy free and vegan so great for all of your babies who are being weaned onto a dairy free diet.
Not only is it easy to make, but the sweet potatoes are an excellent source of carbohydrate, vitamin A and C and the chickpeas are a great source of fibre, protein and plant iron, making them a nutritious and satisfying meal or snack.
Give this recipe a try and enjoy a meal that is both delicious and good for you.
