Her Unique Glow

Who doesn't love a quick and easy meal to throw together that's full of flavour, nutrient dense and leaves you feeling full and satisfied?!

That's exactly what these little tuna patties are. They're not only a meal in their own right (full of healthy fats, fibre and protein) making them ideal for packing in lunch boxes, taking to work or enjoying for your dinner at the end of the day - but they're also a fantastic addition to your toddler's food repertoire if you're weaning them. They provide a great introduction into new flavours and spices (cumin & smoked paprika) while being easy to pick up, hold and eat (even if their teeth aren't quite there yet!).

I personally love just how easy these are to throw together - there are no fancy ingredients and can be made in just 25-30 minutes! - and how convenient they are too as you can batch make them, freeze and enjoy them later on in the week - amazing!

These are dairy free & egg free and can be made gluten-free (just simply switch the plain flour for buckwheat flour or a gluten-free flour alternative).

MAKES 12

ingredients:

• 3 Small Sweet Potatoes
• 100g Tuna
• 100g Sweetcorn
• 1tbsp Plain Flour
• 1tbsp Flaxseed
• 1tbsp Grated Parmesan
• 1tsp Onion Granules
• 1tsp Garlic Powder
• 1/2tsp Ground Cumin
• 1/2tsp Smoked Paprika

method:

1. Pre-heat the oven to 200 degrees celsius (180 fan assisted) and line a baking tray with grease proof paper.
2. Peel and chop the sweet potato into 1 inch cubes and boil until tender (should take 10-15 minutes).
3. Mash the sweet potato and add the rest of the ingredients, mixing thoroughly. (*OPTIONAL: Season with salt & pepper to taste)
4. Divide the mixture into 12 and shape into small burger/patty shapes and place on the baking tray.
5. Bake for 20 minutes until golden on the outside - flip them over half way through cooking.
6. Store in an air-tight container for up to 3 days. I also store these in the freezer and just defrost thoroughly and re-heat before serving.