I’m so excited that Mr Moo is now eating solids. He loves eating all veggies (well except for carrot so far – weird, who likes pumpkin and spinach and peas, but not carrot?). And I like him to have a taste of what we are eating – which means just the veggies – so my meals are now becoming more veggie focused.
I like to try and give him a green and an orange vegetable to try at night time – this meal it was peas and sweet potato. He loved both – gobbled down a tablespoon of sweet potato and two tablespoons of peas… And so, seeing as he was still hungary and he was such a good boy I rewarded him with a tablespoon of apple.
We are currently trying to offer mainly veggies, so he doesn’t get too used to the sweet taste of fruit. But since he is happy to have a veggie or two or three at night (although I only give him one veggie if we are introducing something new – so I can watch for any allergic reactions), I am giving him a fruit with his cereal in the morning.
Anyway, back to this great veggie meal…
These sweet potato and pea fritters are quick, easy and delicious! So full of flavour – that you’ll have any child (able to eat solids) or adult impressed. I served mine with a little creme fraiche and some torn basil leaves – but you could easily add some smoked salmon for those who need something a little extra.
SWEET POTATO AND PEA FRITTERS
2 cups self raising flour
3 eggs
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
2 cups frozen peas, thawed
2 cups grated sweet potato
1/3 cup chopped mint leaves
1/2 cup chopped basil leaves
Olive oil
Sea salt and black pepper
Place the flour, eggs, buttermilk, salt and pepper in a bowl and whisk to make the batter. Fold in the peas, sweet potato, mint and basil.
Heat some oil in a fry pan and cook 1/4 cup of the mixture in batches,for 2-3 minutes each side or until golden and cooked through.
Top with creme fraiche and torn basil leaves to serve.
FOR BABY: Whilst the fritters are frying, bring a small amount of water to the boil, add peas and place the sweet potato on top in a steamer basket. The sweet potato should be able to be mashed smooth and you can blend the peas with a teaspoon of farex for a smoother consistency.
