Crispy Kale and Pumpkin Croquettes (original) (raw)

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Crispy kale and pumpkin croquettes are a must try side dish any time of the year!

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• 4 cups pumpkin diced

• 1 teaspoon coconut oil

• 1/2 cup kale torn into bite sized pieces

• 1/2 cup almond meal

• 1 tablespoon chia seeds

• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

• pinch of salt and pepper to taste

• 1 teaspoon chili flakes optional

• 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder

• 1 teaspoon turmeric

• 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, chili 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.

Serving: 1croquette | Calories: 65kcal | Carbohydrates: 8.4g | Protein: 2.2g | Fat: 3.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.7g | Sodium: 6mg | Fiber: 3.4g | Sugar: 2.9g |

SmartPoints (Freestyle): 2

Keywords Diabetic-Friendly, Gluten-Free, Keto

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