Crispy Kale and Pumpkin Croquettes
Crispy kale and pumpkin croquettes are a must try side dish any time of the year!
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Ingredients
- 4 cups diced pumpkin
- 1 tsp coconut oil
- 1/2 cup kale, torn into bite sized pieces
- 1/2 cup almond meal
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- Pinch of salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp chilli flakes (optional)
- 1/2 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp turmeric
Directions
Pre-heat oven to 200ºC
Heat coconut oil in a large pan, and cook kale until crispy; about 5 minutes
Bake pumpkin for 45-60 minutes or until tender
When cool, process or blend pumpkin until smooth, then gently mix in almond meal, chia seeds and sesame seeds
Stir in salt, pepper, chilli flakes, cumin and turmeric
Cradle a tablespoon sized amount of pumpkin mix in your palm, then press in a few pieces of kale
Use a little bit more mix to cover the kale, and continue to make croquettes until finished
Bake for 15 minutes on an oven tray until firm
Serve with green salad and dip
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What do you think you can substitute for the almond meal? Would pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds work?