Sweet Potato Patties

Shredded sweet potato is mixed with sweet onion and maple syrup before being pan-fried in this recipe that also makes a yogurt sauce for topping.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 6 mins
• Total Time: 26 mins
• Calories: 249 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup flaked coconut
• ¼ cup pineapple juice
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 3 tablespoons maple syrup
• 2 egg, beaten
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 small sweet onion, chopped
• 1 (6 ounce) container plain yogurt
• 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and shredded
• 2 tablespoons semolina
• 2 tablespoons half and half
• ¼ cup oil for frying

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mix together the sweet potatoes, onion, coconut, flour, semolina, and syrup in a large bowl. Mix in the eggs. Form the mixture into 4 patties.

Step 2

Mix together the yogurt, half and half, pineapple juice, and cayenne pepper in a separate bowl. Set aside until serving.

Step 3

Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the patties in the hot oil until crisp, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to plate lined with paper towels.

Step 4

Serve patties hot with yogurt mixture on the side.