Kid Friendly Baked Vegetable Patties

Vegetable patties are a nutritious and delicious dish made with vegetables, herbs and spices. Perfect to pack in kid's lunch box or as a part of the main meal.

Prep Time20

Cook Time20

Total Time40

Course: Main Course, Snack

Cuisine: universal

Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings: patties

Calories: 35kcal

Author: Geetha

Ingredients

1 Cup = 250ml ; 1 Tablespoon = 15ml ; 1 Teaspoon = 5ml

2 medium (or) 150 gms Boiled Potatoes
¼ Cup (or) 30 gms Frozen Green Peas
½ Cup (or) 65 gms Carrot peel and grate
1 Cup (or) 85 gms Cabbage finely shredded
⅓ Cup (or) 20 gms Bread Crumbs
Salt as required
Black Pepper Powder as required
1 Teaspoon Cumin Powder
1 Teaspoon Mixed Italian Herbs
1 clove Garlic peeled and chopped
half bunch (or) ⅓ Cup Fresh Coriander Leaves chopped

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Instructions

Begin by preparing the vegetables. Wash all the vegetables and peel carrot and grate it using a grater or a food processor. Shred cabbage finely with a knife or a peeler(adults or older kids must do it).
½ Cup (or) 65 gms Carrot, 1 Cup (or) 85 gms Cabbage
Place frozen peas in a bowl of water to defrost it. (Let young kids do it)
¼ Cup (or) 30 gms Frozen Green Peas
In a large bowl, place boiled potatoes, defrost peas and mash with a potato masher. (This process is for toddlers and young kids!)
2 medium (or) 150 gms Boiled Potatoes, ¼ Cup (or) 30 gms Frozen Green Peas
Now combine the grated carrot, cabbage, finely chopped garlic, salt, pepper, Italian herbs, cumin, bread crumbs and fresh coriander leaves.
½ Cup (or) 65 gms Carrot, 1 Cup (or) 85 gms Cabbage, ⅓ Cup (or) 20 gms Bread Crumbs, Salt, Black Pepper Powder, 1 Teaspoon Cumin Powder, 1 Teaspoon Mixed Italian Herbs, half bunch (or) ⅓ Cup Fresh Coriander Leaves, 1 clove Garlic
Mix with a spoon or spatula until everything is well combined. (Little hands need help here!). Do not forget to watch the video featuring my toddler.
Preheat oven to 180 C (360F).
Take a portion of the vegetable mixture and shape it into a patty using your hands. ( It's a bit challenging for young kids but a great skill for older kids). Watch the video featuring my 9 year old child shaping the patties.
Place the patties on a parchment lined baking tray.
Spray or apply oil to each patty with a spoon or a brush.
Place the baking tray in a preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes or until the patties start browning.
Take the tray out of the oven, flip patties and spray or apply oil.
Put the tray back and bake for another 10 - 15 minutes until patties are uniformly browned.
Serve the vegetable patties with your kids favourite dipping sauce or tomato sauce.

Notes

Binding Agents: Boiled potatoes and breadcrumbs are typical binding agents that help keep the patties together. Adjust the quantity based on the other vegetables moisture content.

Season Well: Adjust the seasoning to suit kids taste. Skip pepper if you are preparing patties for babies or toddlers who are not accustomed to spices.

Let the Mixture Rest: After mixing all the ingredients, let the mixture rest for 10-15 minutes. This allows the breadcrumbs to absorb moisture and helps the flavours meld together.

Test the Consistency: Before shaping the patties, test the consistency of the mixture. It should hold together when pressed but not be too wet. If it's too wet, adjust by adding extra breadcrumbs.

Use Appropriate Cooking Methods: Place parchment paper on a baking tray and preheat the oven. Oil the patties lightly with a brush or spray, then bake at a moderate temperature until golden.

Avoid Overcrowding the Pan: Leave some space between the patties when cooking to allow for even browning and easier flipping.

Potatoes: We have used boiled potatoes that we had on hand. Either boil potatoes them over the stovetop in a pot of water until soft or steam it in an instant pot or steamer.

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