Vegetable Potato Cakes Recipe
Potato cakes are a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. Not only do they make a delicious snack or side dish, but they are also packed with nutrition. Potato cakes are made from mashed potatoes, mixed with a variety of finely chopped vegetables, then formed into patties and fried. They are a great way to sneak in some extra veggies into your diet. Read on for an easy recipe for making vegetable potato cakes.
Ingredients
- 2 large potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 carrot, finely chopped
- 1 bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1 zucchini, finely chopped
- 1 cup of frozen corn
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 2 tablespoons of fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions
Start by boiling the potatoes in a pot of salted water until they are tender. Once the potatoes are cooked, drain them and mash them with a potato masher. Then set aside to cool.
In a large bowl, mix together the mashed potatoes, finely chopped onion, garlic, carrot, bell pepper, zucchini, frozen corn, olive oil, parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper. Use your hands to mix everything together until everything is evenly combined.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add a drizzle of oil. Form the potato mixture into patties and place them into the skillet. Fry the potato cakes for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and crispy on the outside. Remove from heat and transfer the potato cakes to a plate lined with paper towels.
Serve your vegetable potato cakes hot with a side of ketchup or your favorite dipping sauce. Enjoy!
Nutrition
One serving of vegetable potato cakes contains approximately 200 calories, 9 grams of fat, 28 grams of carbohydrates, and 6 grams of protein. They are also a good source of fiber and vitamins A, C and B6. This recipe is also gluten-free.
Vegetable potato cakes are a nutritious and delicious way to get your daily dose of vegetables. They are quick and easy to make, and can be served as a snack, side dish or even as a main course. They are also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables!
Try this easy vegetable potato cakes recipe and you’ll be sure to love it. It’s a great way to get your daily dose of veggies in a delicious, nutritious way.
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