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Cavolo nero potato cakes

Cavolo nero potato cakes

These potato cakes are delicious on their own, or serve them alongside a light meal to bulk it up and keep guests or your family satisfied!

Serves: 4
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 8 minutes

Nutritional values:
270kcals
11g protein
7g fat (of which 3g saturated fat)
43g carbohydrate (of which 5g sugars)
0.3g salt
4g fibre

What you need:

  • 800g floury potatoes, diced
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 50g Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 150g cavolo nero, finely shredded
  • 2 tbsp flour

What you do:

  1. Boil the potatoes for 10 minutes or until tender. Drain and return to the pan. Mash well and season.
  2. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a frying pan and fry the onion for 3-4 minutes until golden. Stir into the mashed potato with the Parmesan. Allow to cool.
  3. Steam the cavolo nero for 4 minutes and stir into the potato.
  4. When just cold enough to handle, stir in the flour and mould into 8 rounds. . Shallow fry in 2 batches for 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden and heated through.
  5. Serve with grilled bacon and salsa.

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