The Brainy Bite: Curried Potato Croquettes

tonylsilvio
4 days ago
2 min read

Start your week with a Brainy Bite — a recipe designed to nourish your mindset as much as your body. Food that helps you focus, think clearly, and stay grounded through the week. Eat well. Think better.

Why this recipe supports your brain health:

These Curried Potato Croquettes are crispy on the outside, nourishing on the inside—and they pack a brain-friendly punch:

Potatoes are a natural source of vitamin B6 and complex carbohydrates—fuel for focus and sustained mental energy.
Curry powder, cumin, and ginger offer anti-inflammatory properties that support cognitive function and mood regulation.
Nutritional yeast adds B-vitamins, especially B12, known to support memory and energy.
Baked instead of fried, this recipe gives you all the flavour with none of the brain fog that comes from heavy, greasy meals.

Perfect as a high-performance snack, lunchbox staple, or pre-training fuel.

🥔 Curried Potato Croquettes (Makes 24 / Serves 12 as starter, 8 as main)

Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients:

3 tsp olive oil, divided
6 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
2 tbsp nutritional yeast
2 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp curry powder
1½ tsp garlic powder
1 tsp brown sugar
¾ tsp salt
½ tsp dried oregano
¼ tsp ground coriander
¼ tsp ground ginger
1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
¾ cup bread crumbs

Method:

Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Lightly oil two baking sheets with 1 tsp olive oil.
In a pot, boil the potatoes until soft (around 20 minutes).
While potatoes cook, mix nutritional yeast, spices, soy sauce, and 2 tsp oil in a small bowl.
Drain and mash the potatoes. Stir in seasoning mix and chopped cilantro.
Place breadcrumbs in a shallow bowl.
Form croquettes: scoop 2 tbsp mixture, roll into a ball, flatten slightly, then coat in breadcrumbs.
Place on tray. Bake 12–15 min, flip, bake another 12–15 min until golden.
Serve warm, with chutney or a little Greek yoghurt.