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Sweet Potato Kale and Quinoa Fritters

Sweet Potato Kale and Quinoa Fritters: Crispy, Healthy Goodness

Sweet Potato Kale and Quinoa Fritters are crispy, nutritious snacks packed with flavor, perfect for any meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 fritters
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Fritters
  • 1 large or 2 medium Sweet Potatoes steamed and pureed
  • 2 cups Quinoa cooked
  • 2 cups Kale finely chopped Lacinato kale, or substitute with any flat-type kale
  • 2 tablespoons Ground Flaxseed mixed with 3 tablespoons water for vegan option
  • ½ cup Panko Bread Crumbs or ground old-fashioned oats for gluten-free options
  • 3 teaspoons Cornstarch add 1 more if using almond meal
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Ginger finely grated
  • 1 pinch Smoked Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 4-6 tablespoons Cooking Oil (Grapeseed, Peanut, or Coconut) depending on your method
For the Dipping Sauce
  • ¼ cup Greek Yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Ginger grated
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 pinch Black Pepper
  • optional Sriracha Sauce for heat

Equipment

  • skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • ice cream scoop
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Devein the kale and slice into chiffonade strips. Set aside.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine sweet potato puree, cooked quinoa, and chopped kale with eggs, cornstarch, panko, ginger, paprika, black pepper, and salt.
  3. Heat cooking oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  4. Shape the mixture into 6 patties.
  5. Fry the patties for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  6. Transfer cooked fritters to a wire rack to cool.
  7. Mix Greek yogurt with grated ginger, salt, pepper, and optional sriracha for the dipping sauce.
  8. Serve fritters warm or at room temperature with dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1fritterCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 5gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days; freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in skillet for best texture.

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