Crispy vegetable roasties made with simple veggies and spices. Moreover, this easy recipe is healthy, kid-friendly, and perfect for any meal.
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 2 medium potatoes, grated
- 1 carrot, grated
- ½ cup zucchini or cabbage, grated
- ¼ cup onion, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour or chickpea flour
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Salt to taste
- 2–3 tbsp oil for shallow frying
🍽️ How to Make Vegetable Roastie
Step 1: Prepare Vegetables
First, squeeze out excess water from grated potatoes and vegetables. This step ensures crispiness.
Step 2: Mix the Batter
Next, add flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, pepper, and salt.
Then, mix well until everything binds together.
Step 3: Shape the Roasties
After that, shape small flat patties using your hands.
Step 4: Cook
Finally, heat oil in a pan and cook roasties on medium heat until golden and crispy on both sides.
⭐ Tips for Perfect Roasties
- Firstly, always remove excess moisture.
- Moreover, use chickpea flour for a vegan protein boost.
- Additionally, cook on medium heat for even browning.
- Finally, rest patties for 2 minutes before serving.
🔄 Variations to Try
- Baked Version: Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 25 minutes
- Gluten-Free: Use chickpea or rice flour
- Spicy: Add chili flakes or paprika
- Cheesy Vegan: Add vegan cheese shreds
- Herbed: Add parsley or coriander
💚 Health Benefits
Vegetable roasties are rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
Moreover, they support digestion and energy levels.
Because they contain mixed vegetables, they offer balanced nutrition.
As a result, they’re a wholesome comfort food.
🧒 Kid-Friendly Version
- Use mild seasoning
- Make mini bite-size roasties
- Add sweet corn for natural sweetness
- Serve with ketchup or yogurt dip
🥗 Nutrition Facts (Per Serving – Approx.)
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Fat: 7 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
