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Sweet Potato Patties with Avocado Cilantro Sauce

These Sweet Potato Patties are a delicious and nutritious vegetarian dish, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, served with a creamy avocado cilantro sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Vegetarian
Cuisine: American, Healthy
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sweet Potato Patties
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs (or gluten-free breadcrumbs)
  • 1/2 one onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika for added smokiness
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil for frying
For the Avocado Cilantro Sauce
  • 1 ripe avocado
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tbsp lime juice adjust more if desired
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Start by boiling the sweet potatoes until they're fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.
  2. Once boiled, mash the sweet potatoes until smooth.
  3. In a large bowl, mix the mashed sweet potatoes with quinoa, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Cooking
  1. Wet your hands and form the mixture into small patties, about the size of your palm.
  2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  3. Carefully place the patties into the skillet and cook until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes on each side.
Making the Sauce
  1. In a food processor, blend together the avocado, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
Serving
  1. Serve the patties warm with a generous drizzle of avocado cilantro sauce on top and garnish with additional cilantro.

Notes

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. Reheat in a skillet for best results. You can substitute quinoa with rice and breadcrumbs with almond flour or oats for gluten-free options.