Crispy, protein-rich sweet potato patties meet creamy avocado cilantro sauce and sweet balsamic drizzle in this craveable comfort meal.
Ingredients
For the Sweet Potato Patties:
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1½ cups cooked and mashed sweet potato (about 2 medium sweet potatoes)
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¾ cup cooked red lentils (1/3 cup dry, rinsed and cooked until tender)
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½ cup finely chopped onion
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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¼ cup chopped scallions or green onions
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¼ cup chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
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½ cup breadcrumbs (use gluten-free if needed)
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1 egg (or 1 flax egg for vegan option)
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½ tsp ground cumin
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½ tsp smoked paprika
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Salt and pepper to taste
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Olive oil for pan-frying
For the Creamy Avocado Cilantro Sauce:
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1 ripe avocado
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¼ cup plain Greek yogurt (or coconut yogurt for dairy-free)
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1 small garlic clove
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Juice of 1 lime
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¼ cup fresh cilantro (leaves only)
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1–2 tbsp olive oil or water to thin
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Salt to taste
For the Finish:
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Store-bought or homemade balsamic glaze
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Fresh chopped cilantro or green onion for garnish
Crispy, protein-rich sweet potato patties meet creamy avocado cilantro sauce and sweet balsamic drizzle in this craveable comfort meal.
Ingredients
For the Sweet Potato Patties:
-
1½ cups cooked and mashed sweet potato (about 2 medium sweet potatoes)
-
¾ cup cooked red lentils (1/3 cup dry, rinsed and cooked until tender)
-
½ cup finely chopped onion
-
2 cloves garlic, minced
-
¼ cup chopped scallions or green onions
-
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
-
½ cup breadcrumbs (use gluten-free if needed)
-
1 egg (or 1 flax egg for vegan option)
-
½ tsp ground cumin
-
½ tsp smoked paprika
-
Salt and pepper to taste
-
Olive oil for pan-frying
For the Creamy Avocado Cilantro Sauce:
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1 ripe avocado
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¼ cup plain Greek yogurt (or coconut yogurt for dairy-free)
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1 small garlic clove
-
Juice of 1 lime
-
¼ cup fresh cilantro (leaves only)
-
1–2 tbsp olive oil or water to thin
-
Salt to taste
For the Finish:
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Store-bought or homemade balsamic glaze
-
Fresh chopped cilantro or green onion for garnish
