Description
These Sweet Potato Patties are a delightful combination of crispy exteriors and creamy interiors, bursting with the earthy sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes and fragrant herbs. Each bite offers a satisfying crunch followed by a velvety texture, making them a perfect appetizer or side dish.
Ingredients
- Sweet Potatoes: 2 large, peeled and cubed
- Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons, for roasting
- Fresh Herbs: 1/4 cup each of chopped parsley and cilantro
- Garlic: 2 cloves, minced
- Onion: 1 small, finely chopped
- Egg: 1 large, beaten
- Breadcrumbs: 1 cup, for binding
- Salt: 1 teaspoon, to taste
- Pepper: 1/2 teaspoon, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss the cubed sweet potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then spread them on a baking sheet.
- Roast the sweet potatoes for 25-30 minutes, or until fork-tender and slightly caramelized.
- In a large bowl, mash the roasted sweet potatoes until smooth.
- Add the chopped herbs, minced garlic, chopped onion, beaten egg, and breadcrumbs to the mashed sweet potatoes. Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into patties, about 2-3 inches in diameter.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add a drizzle of olive oil.
- Cook the patties for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
Notes
- Make-ahead: You can prepare the sweet potato mixture a day in advance and refrigerate it until ready to form and cook the patties.
- Storage: Store leftover patties in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Substitutions: For a vegan option, replace the egg with a flax egg (1 tablespoon ground flaxseed mixed with 2.5 tablespoons water).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: appetizers
- Method: baking and frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 patties
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Sodium: 300 milligrams
- Fat: 10 grams
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 35 grams
- Fiber: 6 grams
- Protein: 4 grams
- Cholesterol: 40 milligrams
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