Of which 2 g sugars and 1.8 g saturated fat.
Values are for the first option listed in the ingredients; substitutions and variations change them. Carbs exclude fiber; energy uses the EU conversion factors (fiber at 2 kcal/g). Source for sugars and saturated fat: Portuguese Food Composition Database (Base de Dados da Composição de Alimentos), Instituto Nacional de Saúde Doutor Ricardo Jorge, I. P. — INSA, v 7.1 - 2026.
Quantities and times are a starting point: adjust them to your taste. Two things don't change: poultry and ground meat must be cooked all the way through, and allergens — always check the labels.
Highlights Lean protein (poultry) · Vitamin B6 (poultry) · Vitamin A (carrot)
Allergens gluten, milk
Carrot and chicken croquettes
Crispy outside, with a melted mozzarella center.
Ingredients
- 400 g (14 oz) ground chicken
- 2 carrots, grated (200 g / 7 oz)
- salt, pepper, paprika and garlic powder, to taste
- 8 reduced-fat mozzarella balls (120 g / 4 oz)
- sugar-free corn flakes or panko, for breading, as needed
Method
- Grate the carrots. If you don't have panko, crush the corn flakes until they have a texture like breadcrumbs.
- In a bowl, mix the ground chicken with the grated carrot. Season with salt, pepper, paprika and garlic powder and mix until evenly combined.
The full method (5 steps), Rico's tip, the variations and storage are in the ebook “Snacks & Small Plates”. The English edition is coming soon.
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