Spiced Sweet Potato Pancakes

  • Prep 30 min
  • Total 30 min
  • Ingredients 10
  • Servings 8

Ingredients

  • 3 cups shredded peeled sweet potatoes (about 1 1/2 large)
  • 4 tablespoons chopped green onions
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
  • 1 egg, slightly beaten
  • 3/4 cup vegetable oil
  • Applesauce and sour cream, if desired

Steps

  • 1
    In large bowl, mix sweet potatoes and 3 tablespoons onions. In small bowl, mix flour, salt, black pepper, cinnamon and red pepper. Add flour mixture to sweet potato mixture, stirring until blended. Add egg, stirring until blended.
  • 2
    In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes or until hot. Drop batter by heaping tablespoonfuls into hot oil, flattening to form 3-inch pancakes. Fry 4 to 6 minutes, turning once, until golden brown and edges are bubbly. Drain on paper towels. Top with applesauce and sour cream; sprinkle with remaining tablespoon onions. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
238
Total Fat
22g
0%
Saturated Fat
3g
0%
Sodium
171mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate
11g
0%
Dietary Fiber
2g
0%
Protein
2g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
0%
0%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
0%
0%
Iron
0%
0%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 4 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
© 2024 ®/TM General Mills All Rights Reserved