Chicken nuggets with sweet potato mash

Prep time
10min
Cook time
30min
Serves
4

This recipe may look simple, but it’s packed with flavour. And it’s budget-friendly too.

Ingredients:

  • 400g sweet potatoes, cubed
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 tsp (5ml) cumin seeds
  • 1/2 tsp (2.5ml) coriander seeds
  • 30g butter, melted
  • 400g butter beans
  • 3 Tbsp (45ml) milk
  • 150g chicken nuggets
  • 50g peas, defrosted
  • a handful of fresh coriander, chopped

Method:

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  • Place the sweet potatoes, garlic, cumin, coriander, and butter on a baking tray and toss to combine. Roast for 20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender.
  • Place the roasted sweet potatoes in a blender and blitz.
  • Add the beans and milk, and continue blending until smooth.
  • Place the chicken nuggets on a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Serve the sweet potato mash with the chicken nuggets, peas, and fresh coriander.