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HOMEMADE CHICKEN NUGGETS WITH SWEET POTATO

Crispy on the outside and tender in the middle, these Homemade Chicken Nuggets are both easy and delicious.

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 22 mins

Serves: 08

REQUIRED INGREDIENTS

1/2 kg ground chicken

1 cup mashed sweet potato (or fully cooked and cubed sweet potato)

½ tsp salt

¼ tsp onion powder (optional; you could also add garlic powder or dried oregano)

½ cup regular or panko-style bread crumbs (plain or Italian-flavor)

METHOD

1. Mash together the chicken, sweet potato, salt, and onion powder in a medium bowl with a potato masher or a large fork.
2. Place the bread crumbs into a separate shallow bowl.
3. Form the chicken mixture into 1-tablespoon-size balls and roll in bread crumbs.
4. Flatten slightly (or form into tot-shapes) and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Optional: Spray or brush lightly with olive oil.
5. Bake for 22-24 minutes at 375 degrees F or until golden brown on the bottom and cooked through.
6. Remove from oven, let cool for a minute or two and serve warm.

HEALTHY MEATBALLS WITH HIDDEN VEGETABLES

With the texture you expect from a traditional meatball but added nutrition from three types of veggies, your whole family will love these.

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 22 mins

Serves: 08

REQUIRED INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup carrots, roughly chopped

1/2 cup parsley leaves, lightly packed

1 small onion, peeled and halved

1/2 cup Italian-flavored bread crumbs

1/2 kg ground beef

1 egg

2 tbsp milk

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 cup grated Parmesan

METHOD

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. Coat with nonstick spray.
2. Place the carrots, parsley, and onion into a food processor.
3. Grind well, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
4. Add the remaining ingredients and grind to combine into a smooth mixture.
5. Portion into 2-tablespoon-size meatballs and place on the prepared baking sheet.
6. Bake for 22-25 minutes or until cooked through.
7. Serve with warm marinara sauce and pasta (or ketchup and other simple sides!) as desired.

HOMEMADE BROCCOLI TOTS

Crispy on the outside and tender in the middle, these tots are a seriously fun way to serve broccoli.

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 25 mins

Serves: 08

REQUIRED INGREDIENTS

1 cup broccoli florets (roughly chopped)

1 cup fully cooked short grain brown rice

½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

1 tbsp grated Parmesan

2 eggs

¼ cup Italian-flavored or regular breadcrumbs

1/4 tsp salt (optional)

1/4 tsp Italian seasoning or cumin (optional)

METHOD

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Bring a kettle of water to a boil and pour over the broccoli in a heat-safe bowl.
3. Let sit for about 5 minutes. Drain well.
4. Add the broccoli, rice, cheese, Parmesan, eggs, and breadcrumbs to the bowl of a food processor.
5. Add salt and either Italian seasoning or cumin to add a little additional flavor if desired.
6. Grind very well to make a uniform batter. (If your batter doesn’t seem to be holding together well, add another tablespoon or two of breadcrumbs.)
7. Portion into 1-tablespoon size ovals and place on the prepared baking sheet.
8. Bake for 25-27 minutes or until firm to the touch and lightly golden brown. (Or cook in an Air Fryer at 375 degrees F for 10-12 minutes on a greased tray.)
9. Let cool slightly and serve.

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