Sweet potato, Kale and Black Bean Patties for Babies and Toddlers
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Sweet potato, Kale and Black Bean Patties for Babies and Toddlers
Description
This recipe produces patties combining the natural sweetness of cooked sweet potato, tender steamed kale, and protein-rich black beans, bound together with egg and panko bread crumbs for structure. Paprika adds a mild, subtle seasoning without overwhelming young palates. The use of olive oil for cooking keeps the patties moist while allowing a light browning on the outside. The patties are formed into eight equal portions, making them appropriately sized for toddlers.
The preparation includes cooking the sweet potato by pressure cooker, oven, or microwave, steaming kale until tender, and squeezing out excess moisture. The kale and sweet potato are processed finely to ensure an even texture suitable for young children. Mixing with black beans and the binding ingredients creates a dough that holds together during cooking.
These patties are ideal as a finger food or part of a toddler meal, serving both nutritional needs and the developmental stage of eating. The omission of added salt suits the dietary recommendations for babies and toddlers. For older children or adults, salt can be added to taste. Cooking methods and ingredient preps keep this recipe accessible and adaptable for home cooking focused on child feeding.
Ingredients
- 1 large sweet potato 1.5-2 cups when cooked and mashed, cooked
- 1 cup kale torn and washed
- 1 egg
- 1 cup black beans drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
To Cook The Sweet Potato:
- (Preferred method) In the instant pot: Place sweet potato in instant pot on a trivet with one cup of water. Cook on manual, high pressure for 16 minutes. Remove skin.
- In the oven: poke holes in sweet potato, bake at 425°F for about 60 minutes or until tender. Remove skin.
- In the microwave: poke holes in the sweet potato. Microwave for 5 minutes or until tender. Remove skin.
To Steam The Kale:
- Place a steamer basket in a pot, fill pot with water just under the bottom of the steamer basket. Add kale to steamer basket and cover. Bring water to a boil, allow kale to steam for 5 minutes or until tender. When cool enough to handle, squeeze excess moisture out of kale.
Make The Sweet Potato Patties:
- Add kale and sweet potatoes to a food processor, blend kale is in tiny pieces and sweet potato is mashed.
- Add sweet potato/kale mixture to a large bowl with egg, bread crumbs, beans, and paprika. Stir until fully mixed. Form the mixture into 8 equal sized patties.
- Heat a large pan over medium/ medium high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of oil.
- When the oil is hot, add 4 sweet potato patties to the pan. Cook 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown. Remove from pan and allow to cool on a cooling rack, repeat with the remaining patties. Patties can be served right away or frozen for later.
To Freeze The Sweet Potato Patties:
- Allow patties to completely cool before storing and freezing. Individually wrap each patty with plastic wrap, then store in a freezer bag for up to 3 months. To reheat, unwrap sweet potato patty and microwave for 30-60 seconds.
Notes
- No salt is added to suit babies and toddlers; add 1/4 teaspoon salt if preparing for older children or adults.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Patties
Amount Per Serving
Calories 10753 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 107.53kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 17.19g | 6% |
| Protein | 4.14g | 8% |
| Fat | 2.7g | 4% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.51g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 20.46mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 62.15mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 275.61mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3.36g | 13% |
| Sugar | 2.04g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 6957.41IU | 139% |
| Vitamin C | 11.07mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 41.06mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.14mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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