Sweet Potato Pancakes

Serves 5
Time 30 min

Made with shredded sweet potatoes instead of cooked, mashed potatoes, this savory side dish goes well with chicken, pork or tofu. Cooking in coconut oil adds a tropical flair. Serve with ricotta cheese, cottage cheese or Mascarpone cheese for a special treat.

Special Diets:

Dairy FreeDairy Free
Gluten FreeGluten Free
VegetarianVegetarian

Ingredients

    2 mediumsweet potatoes or yams peeled and shredded (about 4 cups)
    2 tablespoonswhite or brown rice flour (wheat flour can be substituted)
    1/2 teaspoonfine sea salt
    1/4 teaspoonground black pepper
    1 teaspoongranulated garlic
    1 teaspoondried fines herbs
    1/4 mediumyellow onion
    2eggs lightly beaten
    2 tablespoonscoconut oil or high-heat sunflower or canola oil

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Method

Place shredded sweet potatoes in a large mixing bowl. Sprinkle with rice flour, salt, pepper, garlic granules and fines herbs. Mix well. Toss in minced onion. Pour in egg and mix until egg completely coats sweet potatoes.


Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, and using more oil as needed, drop 1/2 cups of sweet potato batter to make each pancake.


Cook, covered, for 5 minutes on each side, or until lightly browned. Remove to a platter and serve immediately.

Nutritional Info

Serving Size

Not including ricotta cheese or cottage cheese.

Calories

270

Total Fat

9g

Saturated Fat

7g

Cholesterol

85mg

Sodium

340mg

Total Carbohydrate

43g

Dietary Fiber

5g

Total Sugars

29g

Protein

5g

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