Sweet Potato Patties

Mashed sweet potatoes are coated in bread crumbs and lightly fried in a pan for an easy side dish. Enjoy with a fresh green salad, and whole grain toast, or brown rice.

Makes

6 servings

Ingredients

• 3 medium sweet potatoes
• 1 cup breadcrumbs, crushed
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Directions

1. Wash hands with soap and water.
2. Wash the sweet potatoes.
3. Bake the sweet potatoes in a microwave until they are soft.
4. Remove the peels from the sweet potatoes.
5. Put the sweet potatoes in a medium bowl. Mash them with a fork.
6. Crush the breadcrumbs on a cutting board with a rolling pin or jar.
7. Put the crushed breadcrumbs in a small bowl.
8. Shape sweet potato into 6 small patties.
9. Roll each patty in the crushed crumbs.
10. Heat the oil in a medium frying pan on medium heat.
11. Brown each patty on both sides in the oil.

Notes

For variety, add some finely chopped apple. Learn more about: Sweet Potatoes