Vegetable Patties

Variety is the spice of life! These vegetable patties are a delicious and easy way of including a greater variety of rainbow coloured vegetables, which are high in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, into your diet. Research suggests that heart-healthy HDL cholesterol protects against heart disease and stroke. The best way to raise your HDL level is to make fruits and vegetables the largest part of your diet.

Ingredients

• 1 cup of grated carrots

• 1 cup of grated courgettes

• 1 cup of grated sweet potato

• 1/2 cup of finely chopped red peppers

• 1/2 cup of finely chopped kale

• 1/2 cup of finely chopped leeks

• 1/2 cup of finely chopped red onion

• 4 eggs

• 1 tsp Himalayan salt

• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper

• 3 tsp coconut oil

Method

1. Place all ingredients into a mixing bowl

2. Lightly beat the 4 eggs, then add to the vegetables and mix together

3. Add the salt and pepper

4. Shape into patties of whatever size you prefer

5. Heat the coconut oil in a frying pan

6. Fry the patties on a low heat for approximately 5 minutes on each side