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Sweet Potato Patties

Sweet Potato Patties

47 Ratings
47 Ratings
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Sweet Potato Patties on a serving plate
Makes: 6 servings
Total Cost: $$$$

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.

Ingredients

  • 3 sweet potatoes
  • 1 cup bread crumbs (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 bread crumbs on a cutting board with a rolling pin or jar.
  7. Put the crushed bread crumbs 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 frying pan on medium heat.
  11. Brown each patty on both sides in the oil.

Notes

For variety, add some finely chopped apple.

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Source:

Pennsylvania Nutrition Education Network

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 patty, 1/6 of recipe (85g)
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 147
Total Fat 3 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 168 mg
Carbohydrates 26 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Total Sugars 4 g
Added Sugars included 1 g
Protein 3 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 52 mg
Iron 1 mg
Potassium 254 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 147
Total Fat 3 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
Linoleic Acid 1 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.2 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 0 mg
Cholesterol 0 mg
Carbohydrates 26 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Total Sugars 4 g
Added Sugars included 1 g
Protein 3 g
Minerals
Calcium 52 mg
Potassium 254 mg
Sodium 168 mg
Copper 144 mcg
Iron 1 mg
Magnesium 24 mg
Phosphorus 60 mg
Selenium 5 mcg
Zinc 0 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 461 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.2 mg
Vitamin B12 0.1 mg
Vitamin C 2 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 0 mg
Vitamin K 5 mcg
Folate 37 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.2 mg
Riboflavin 0.1 mg
Niacin 2 mg
Choline 11 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 1/4 cups
Grains 1 ounces

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