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Sweet Potato Cakes

Whether you're craving savory or sweet, these golden patties are the perfect treat!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 127 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 24 ounces sweet potatoes washed, peeled, and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
  • kosher salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup green onions chopped
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/3 cup Panko bread crumbs
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
  • 2 tablespoons plain greek yogurt
  • 2 large garlic cloves minced
  • vegetable oil as needed

Instructions

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  1. Place sweet potato cubes in a pot, cover with water, add salt, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook until tender.
  2. Drain the sweet potatoes and transfer to a mixing bowl. Mash until smooth and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. To the mashed sweet potatoes, add green onions, egg, bread crumbs, parsley, Greek yogurt and minced garlic. Mix until well combined. Form the sweet potato mixture into patties.
  4. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add vegetable oil. Cook each side for about 6 minutes until golden brown and crispy.

Nutrition Information

Calories 127kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 26g (9%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 0.3g (2%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g Monounsaturated Fat 0.3g Trans Fat 0.003g Cholesterol 28mg (9%) Sodium 100mg (4%) Potassium 425mg (12%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 16225IU (325%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 56mg (6%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 127

% Daily Value*

Calories 127kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 26g 9%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 0.3g 2%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g 1%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.3g 2%
Trans Fat 0.003g 0%
Cholesterol 28mg 9%
Sodium 100mg 4%
Potassium 425mg 9%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 16225IU 325%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 56mg 6%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.