Healthy Baked Ham Croquettes

Here are the ingredients you'll need

• 80g reduced-salt cured ham
• 45g cornstarch
• 400ml unsweetened plant-based milk
• 1/2 white onion
• A drizzle of extra virgin olive oil
• Nutmeg
• Pink Himalayan salt
• Black pepper
• Fresh parsley

For coating

• Crushed toasted breadcrumbs
• 2 eggs

Method

1. 1Gently sauté the finely diced onion in a skillet with a drizzle of olive oil until soft and translucent.
2. 2Add the finely diced ham (trimmed of excess fat).
3. 3Stir in the cornstarch and toast it lightly for a minute.
4. 4Gradually pour in the plant-based milk, adding a pinch of nutmeg, chopped parsley, pepper, and salt.
5. 5Whisk continuously so no lumps form; the mixture will begin to thicken up nicely.
6. 6Once thickened, transfer to a glass dish and allow to cool down to room temperature.
7. 7Cover with plastic wrap pressing against the surface and chill in the fridge overnight.
8. 8The next day, preheat your oven to 160ºC.
9. 9Shape the croquettes using two spoons, then coat them in beaten egg and roll in crushed toasted breadcrumbs.
10. 10Place them onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 15 minutes.
11. 11All done! Now we can enjoy our HEALTHY HAM CROQUETTES.