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Put the potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water.
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Bring to the boil on high.
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Reduce heat to medium and cook for 8-10 mins, until tender.
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Drain well
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Meanwhile, saute onion and red pepper for 4-5 mins until tender.
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Mash the potato in a large bowl, until smooth.
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Cool slightly.
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Stir in the red pepper and onion mixture, spinach, corn and chives.
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Add melted butter and milk to bind the mixture and season to taste.
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Chill, covered, for 15 mins
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Preheat oven to gas 4 / 180C / 350F.
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Line an oven tray with baking paper.
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Heat the oil in a large frying pan on high.
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Form the mixture into patties.
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If the mix is too wet add some breadcrumbs to it.
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Too dry, add some oat milk or alternative of choice.
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Cook patties in batches for 2-3 mins each side, until golden.
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Transfer to prepared tray.
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Bake for 8-10 mins until firm
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These are great served with bacon, spinach and tomatoes and tomato chutney.
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Also great for packed lunches
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For a kid-friendly version, after forming the patties, chill again then use a cookie cutter to make cool shapes such as stars, hearts etc.
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Coat in flour, then milk and breadcrumbs then follow the cooking directions.
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You can change the spinach and red pepper for peas and finely chopped carrot if they would prefer!
