Tomato and Basil Croquettes with Oozing Mozzarella and Rocket Pesto Vinaigrette

Potato croquettes stuffed with mozzarella, served with a vibrant rocket and sun-blushed tomato pesto vinaigrette garnish.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 635 kcals 2540 kcals
Carbohydrates 43.1 grams 172.4 grams
Fat 39.6 grams 158.5 grams
Protein 26.1 grams 104.2 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
1
tbsp
Red Pesto
from recipe above
Dairy
1
tbsp
Parmesan
grated
110
g
Parmesan Cheese
freshly grated
1
ball
Mozzarella Cheese
cut into small pieces
2
piece
Eggs
beaten
GrainsCereals
50
g
Plain Flour
plus extra if required
NutsSeeds
1
tbsp
0.5
clove
10
piece
Basil Leaves
roughly chopped
1
unit
Salt
to taste
OilsFats
5
tbsp
1
unit
Vegetable Oil
for deep fat frying
Vegetables
10
piece
Sun-Blushed Tomato
roughly chopped
50
g
Rocket Leaves
plus extra to garnish
3
piece
Piquillo Peppers
roughly chopped
500
g
Potatoes
peeled and cut into large dice
10
piece
Sun-Blushed Tomato
roughly chopped

Steps

  • Blend pesto ingredients, excluding vinegar, into a fine purée using a food processor.
  • Preheat the oven to 160°C.
  • Preheat the deep fat fryer oil to 160°C.
  • Boil potatoes in salted water for 12 to 18 minutes until tender and drain.
  • Evaporate remaining moisture over heat and mash potatoes until smooth.
  • Mix parmesan, pesto, sun-blushed tomatoes, basil, and seasoning into the mash.
  • Shape mixture into 12 cylinders and insert a piece of mozzarella into the center of each.
  • Coat each croquette in flour, then beaten eggs, and finally breadcrumbs.
  • Fry croquettes for 3 to 4 minutes until golden and keep warm in the oven.
  • Mix vinegar into the pesto and serve three croquettes per plate over the sauce.