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Sweet
Potato Cakes (page 187)
This recipe provides a wonderful side dish for Thanksgiving and a
great way to get kids excited to eat a power ingredient, the sweet
potato.
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2 |
pounds sweet potatoes |
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1/2 |
medium red bell pepper, chopped |
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1/2 |
medium yellow bell pepper, chopped |
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1/2 |
medium yellow onion, chopped |
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2 |
tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro |
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1-1/2 |
teaspoons ground coriander |
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1-1/2 |
teaspoons ground cumin |
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1 |
teaspoon salt |
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1/2 |
teaspoon pepper |
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3 |
teaspoons sugar |
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2 |
tablespoons fresh lime juice |
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2 |
cups bread crumbs, divided |
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4 |
cups canola oil for frying |
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°.
1. Slice sweet potatoes in half and wrap in aluminum foil. Bake
in oven until cooked and soft, about 45 minutes. Scoop out the
flesh of potatoes and put in bowl. Discard skins. Mash the
potatoes until they achieve a smooth consistency.
2. Meanwhile, add bell peppers, onion, and cilantro to a food
processor. Chop until vegetables are minced.
3. Combine cooked sweet potatoes with chopped vegetables in large
bowl. Add spices, salt, pepper, sugar, lime juice, and 1/2 cup of
bread crumbs. Mix well and refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours
and up to 24 hours.
4. Heat canola oil in a large sauté pan. The oil should measure
about 2 inches deep; more or less oil may be needed.
5. Remove sweet potato mixture from refrigerator. Form the
potato mixture into small cakes and coat heavily with remaining
bread crumbs.
6. Working in batches, drop the potato cakes into hot oil and fry
until the cakes are golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes per side.
Remove from oil, drain on a paper towel, and sprinkle with salt
(optional.) Serve immediately.
Recipe
Notes
Please see glossary for source of allergen-free / gluten-free
bread crumbs.
F: Freeze cakes prior to frying, after step 3. When ready, heat
oil and fry frozen cakes for 5 to 7 minutes per side.
Serves: 6. Preparation Time is 15 minutes. Inactive Preparation
Time is 00 minutes. Cooking Time is 50 minutes.FREE |
