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CRISPY SWEET POTATO

Crispy Sweet Potato Patties with Creamy Avocado Sauce

Enjoy these crispy sweet potato patties, perfectly paired with a creamy avocado sauce for a delicious snack or meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 patties
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Patties
  • 1 cup Red Lentils Can substitute with black beans or chickpeas
  • 1 cup Sweet Potato Zucchini can be an alternative
  • 1 medium Onion Shallots can be a substitute
  • 2 cloves Garlic Garlic powder is a quick alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika Curry powder or chili can be added for spice
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro Parsley or mint can be substitutes
  • 1/2 cup Flour Use gluten-free flour for gluten-free option
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 1 ripe Avocado Greek yogurt can be an alternative
  • 1/2 cup Yogurt Dairy-free yogurt can be used for vegan option
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice Lemon juice can substitute

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Skillet
  • spatula
  • blender

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Cook red lentils by combining 1 cup with 2 cups of water, boil then simmer for 10-12 minutes until tender. Drain and cool.
  2. In a large bowl, mix cooled red lentils with grated sweet potato, chopped onion, minced garlic, cumin, paprika, cilantro, flour, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  3. Let the mixture rest for 5-10 minutes to help ingredients bind.
  4. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, shape the mixture into patties, and fry for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  5. Blend avocado, cilantro, garlic, yogurt, and lime juice until smooth to make the creamy sauce. Adjust consistency with water if necessary.
  6. Serve crispy patties hot with creamy avocado sauce drizzled on top or as a dip.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pattyCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

These patties can be enjoyed as a snack, appetizer, or meal. Experiment with spices for customized flavors.

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