Preschooler Vegetable Recipe - Carrot Patties

Looking for a new way to serve vegetables to please your preschooler? Next meal, instead of basic cooked carrots, try serving carrot patties lightly sautéed in oil for extra flavor. The goodness of carrots isn't diminished and this side dish might even become so popular that you can create whole meals out of them. This recipe is simple and quick and you can have your preschooler help with grating the carrots if they are capable.

How to Make Carrot Patties

3 large carrots, grated (about 2 cups)
1 onion, finely chopped (optional)
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup bread crumbs
1/4 cup flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
canola oil

Step One:
Grate the carrots (older and careful preschoolers can help with this step) and combine with the onions (if using) eggs, bread crumbs, flour, salt and pepper.

Step Two:
Heat about 2 Tbsp oil in a large non-stick pan over medium high heat. Drop scant quarter cups of the carrot mixture into the pan and press down with spatula or fork. Cook for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Flip patties and cook an additional 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a plate covered with a paper towel.

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by Kati Chevaux

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