Description
Crispy, golden sweet potato patties paired with a creamy avocado cilantro sauce—wholesome, comforting, and bursting with plant-based goodness.
Ingredients
For the Sweet Potato Patties:
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2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
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1 cup red lentils, rinsed
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1 small onion, finely chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
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1 tsp cumin
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1/2 tsp smoked paprika
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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1/4 cup oat flour or breadcrumbs (for binding)
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Olive oil or avocado oil for pan-frying
For the Creamy Avocado Cilantro Sauce:
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1 ripe avocado
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1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt or dairy-free yogurt
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1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
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1 garlic clove
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Juice of 1 lime
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2 tbsp olive oil
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Salt to taste
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1–2 tbsp water (to thin if needed)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, cover sweet potato cubes and lentils with water. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 15–20 minutes or until both are tender. Drain and set aside to cool slightly.
In a large mixing bowl, mash the cooked sweet potatoes and lentils together. Stir in chopped onion, garlic, herbs, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add oat flour to bind the mixture—start with 1/4 cup and add more if needed for shaping.
Scoop about 1/3 cup of the mixture and form into patties using your hands. Set on a parchment-lined tray. You should get about 8–10 patties depending on size.
Heat a skillet with a light coating of oil over medium heat. Pan-fry patties in batches for 3–4 minutes per side or until golden brown and crisp. Remove and drain on paper towels.
In a blender or food processor, combine avocado, yogurt, cilantro, garlic, lime juice, olive oil, and salt. Blend until creamy. Add a bit of water if needed to achieve your desired consistency.
Plate the patties warm, with a generous dollop or drizzle of avocado sauce on the side. Garnish with extra chopped cilantro or parsley.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 11g