Salmon & White Bean patties - a nutrition powerhouse

These patties deliver flavour and an abundance of nutrients with every bite. They are handy to keep in the freezer or take to work, and are great for fussy eaters!

These were made in a bit of a hurry whilst juggling several other tasks. If I waited for the perfect photo opportunity, the recipe would never be posted :)

Ingredients:

800g prepared white beans

2 medium potatoes (or sweet potato) boiled

1 onion (or red onion) finely chopped

1 can salmon

3 cloves garlic- finely chopped

2 teaspoons of dried or fresh thyme

and/or Italian herbs

1 egg (the one in the pic is a double yolker!)

pinch cumin

1 teaspoon turmeric

several generous grinds of black pepper

salt to taste

Preheat the oven to 180c (355f)

Mash all the ingredients in a mixing bowl and mix well.

Shape into patties and bake in the oven for around 25 mins.

These easy, rustic patties provide healthy omega 3 fats, a variety of proteins and carbohydrates, plus antioxidants. Turmeric is a natural blood thinner, due mainly to the compound curcumin, which also helps to protect the body's cells from damage. Adding black pepper helps to enact the properties of the curcumin.

TIP: Blend the ingredients more as desired.

These are delicious served with seasonal green veggies or salad and a generous squeeze of lemon or orange.

You may like to turn them half way through cooking so they are crisp on both sides.

Serve with yoghurt dressing such as tzatziki.

Enjoy!