Vegetable Patties for Kids

Vegetable Patties for Kids is a medium French recipe that serves 5. 322 calories per serving. Recipe by Dad in the Kitchen on YouTube.

Prep: 28 min | Cook: 30 min | Total: 1 hr 13 min

Cost: $9.46 total, $1.89 per serving

Ingredients

  • 6 unités Potatoes (Medium, peeled and cut into pieces)
  • 1 unités Carrot (Grated)
  • 150 g Broccoli (Grated florets, stems reserved for soup)
  • 1 unités Onion (Finely chopped (half))
  • 1 unités Garlic clove (Crushed)
  • 150 g Canned tuna (Drained)
  • 100 g Grated cheese (Cheddar or Emmental type)
  • 1 unités Egg (Beaten)
  • 100 g Breadcrumbs (For coating the patties)
  • 1 c. à café Salt (To taste)
  • ½ c. à café Black pepper (Ground)
  • ½ c. à café Paprika (Sweet or smoked according to preference)
  • 500 ml Cooking oil (For frying, neutral oil (sunflower, rapeseed))

Instructions

  1. Prepare the potatoes

    Peel the potatoes, cut them into small pieces to speed up cooking, then place them in a pot of boiling salted water.

    Time: PT5M

    Temperature: 100°C

  2. Cook the potatoes

    Cook the potato pieces for about 20 minutes, until they are tender when pierced with a fork.

    Time: PT20M

    Temperature: 100°C

  3. Prepare the vegetables

    While the potatoes cook, grate the carrot and broccoli florets, finely chop half an onion and crush the garlic clove.

    Time: PT5M

  4. Drain and mash the potatoes

    Drain the potatoes, let them cool for a few minutes, then mash with a fork or potato masher until smooth.

    Time: PT5M

  5. Mix the mixture

    In a large bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, drained tuna, grated cheese, grated vegetables, onion, garlic, beaten egg, salt, pepper and paprika. Mix well by hand until a homogeneous dough forms.

    Time: PT5M

  6. Form and coat the patties

    Scoop portions of dough (about one tablespoon), roll into balls then flatten to form patties. Roll them in breadcrumbs until fully coated.

    Time: PT5M

  7. Fry the patties

    Heat the oil in a pan to 170‑190°C. Add the patties and cook about 3 minutes on each side, until golden and crispy.

    Time: PT10M

    Temperature: 170-190°C

Nutrition Facts

Calories
322
Protein
15 g
Carbohydrates
30 g
Fat
12 g
Fiber
4 g

Dietary info: High in protein, Anti-waste, Can be made gluten‑free with gluten‑free breadcrumbs, Vegetarian option by omitting the tuna, low-calorie

Allergens: Fish (tuna), Egg, Milk (cheese), Gluten (breadcrumbs)

Last updated: April 7, 2026

Amazon Associates

Amazon Associates PartnerTrusted

As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases made through links on this page. This helps support our site at no extra cost to you. Clicking on ingredient or equipment links will take you to amazon.com where you can purchase these items.

Vegetable Patties for Kids

Recipe by Dad in the Kitchen

Crispy patties made with potatoes, carrot, broccoli, tuna and cheese, perfect for getting kids to eat vegetables. Anti-waste, quick and tasty recipe, served as four patties per person.

MediumFrenchServes 5

Shop all ingredients on Amazon in one click • Printable PDF with shopping checklist

Source Video
15m
Prep
40m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
1h 5m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$9.46
Total cost
$1.89
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Cook the potatoes until tender but not overly soft
  • Let the mash cool before adding the egg
  • Fry at the correct temperature (170‑190°C) to prevent the patties from absorbing too much oil

Safety Warnings

  • Be very careful with hot oil: avoid splatters and never leave unattended.
  • Do not handle boiling potatoes with bare hands; use gloves or let them cool.

You Might Also Like

Similar recipes converted from YouTube cooking videos

Chicken and Vegetable Stir-Fry with Rice
44

Chicken and Vegetable Stir-Fry with Rice

A quick, balanced Chinese‑style chicken stir‑fry packed with colorful vegetables, served over fluffy white rice. The recipe follows Ian Fujimoto’s 10 cooking tips, emphasizing timing, knife skills, heat control, and layered seasoning for a restaurant‑quality result at home.

1 hr 10 minServes 4$11
Chinese
Spring Vegetable Quiche
47

Spring Vegetable Quiche

A light, flaky short‑crust quiche filled with caramelized leeks, sautéed mushrooms, tender asparagus, garlicky spinach and a creamy custard, finished with Gruyère cheese. Perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner and pairs beautifully with a bright gin‑and‑tonic.

5 hrs 13 minServes 6$16
French
Homemade Krabby Patties (Crab Cake Burgers)
51

Homemade Krabby Patties (Crab Cake Burgers)

A fun twist on the classic Krabby Patty from SpongeBob, these baked crab cake burgers feature premium jumbo lump crab meat bound with mayo, egg and buttery crackers, seasoned with Old Bay, and served on sesame seed buns with classic burger toppings.

1 hr 4 minServes 3$36
American
Pretty Patties – Vegan Colorful Burgers
47

Pretty Patties – Vegan Colorful Burgers

A vibrant, fully vegan recreation of the iconic Krabby Patties from SpongeBob, featuring six differently colored buns, meltable vegan cheese, and six uniquely flavored veggie patties. Each burger is color‑coordinated from bun to patty to cheese for a fun, Instagram‑ready meal.

11 hrs 18 minServes 6$15
American
Cottage Cheese Herb Patties with Greek Yogurt Cucumber Sauce
45

Cottage Cheese Herb Patties with Greek Yogurt Cucumber Sauce

High‑protein, low‑carb cottage cheese patties flavored with dill, green onion and Parmesan, served with a cool Greek yogurt‑cucumber sauce. Fried first batch, baked second batch for a crisp finish.

1 hr 20 minServes 4$9
Mediterranean
Homemade Breakfast Sausage Patties
93

Homemade Breakfast Sausage Patties

Homemade breakfast sausage patties made with pork butt, a precise salt ratio, and a simple spice blend. Follow America's Test Kitchen's method of keeping everything cold, grinding to a coarse texture, kneading to develop myosin, and pan‑frying to a perfect golden brown for a juicy, snappy bite.

10 hrs 54 minServes 4$6
American