Description
Crispy sweet potato patties with creamy avocado dip. A flavorful, easy vegetarian dish perfect for snacks, lunches, or light dinners.
Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup finely chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 ripe avocados
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
- 1 clove garlic
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Boil water in a pot. Add sweet potato cubes and cook for 10 to 12 minutes until fork tender. Drain well.
- Mash the sweet potatoes in a large bowl until mostly smooth with a few small chunks for texture.
- Add breadcrumbs, chopped onion, garlic, egg, paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix until fully combined.
- Form the mixture into 8 equal patties, about ½ inch thick.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook patties for 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy on the outside.
- While patties cook, blend avocados, lime juice, Greek yogurt, garlic, and salt until smooth and creamy.
- Transfer patties to a plate and let them rest for 2 minutes.
- Serve warm with avocado dip on the side.
Notes
- Chill the patties for 15 minutes before cooking to help them hold their shape for extra crispiness.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Vegetarian
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American