This sweet potato patties recipe with a delicious Mediterranean ratatouille is totally delightful and so healthy ! Vegan and gluten free.
Usually, patty is supposed to be a round flattened serving of ground meat or meat alternatives. It can be fried or baked.
Maybe you have noticed like me that most of the meat alternative recipes for patties are actually using eggs. In this recipe, I can tell that the sweet potato works perfectly for patties even without egg. So this recipe is a MUST try.
And sweet potato is always a good choice when you look for a kid friendly meal. They will really love them, thanks to their sweet taste!
How to make and shape the best sweet potato patties
The key is to cook the sweet potato until firm and soft (15 minutes maximum). Next you mash the potato with a fork, leaving some chunks, add the spices, tahini and green onion.
I like to use an ice cream scoop to make nice balls, before to slightly flatten the sweet potato patties with the back of a spoon.
Finally I bake the patties in the oven without oil and they turn out very crusty.
Great combo : patties + ratatouille
This meal is so well balanced : tahini sweet potato patties and a Mediterranean ratatouille cooked with garlic. It’s full of amazing flavors.
The ratatouille is quick and easy : you sautée zucchini, tomatoes and spinach in garlic. It’s an easy recipe to do at home. And it’s a great dish for vegetarians or vegans !
Usually, the next day I eat the leftover patties with a salad on the side – it’s really good or I give it to the kids for their school snack. I usually add my homemade healthy ketchup sauce too !
Top Tip about sweet potato
Sweet potato is a great staple to have in the fridge.
They are high in vitamin B6, a good source of vitamin C and an excellent source of Vitamin D. They contain iron and seems to help to support a healthy immune system. Also they are a good source of magnesium, which is the relaxation and anti-stress mineral.
Healthy sweet potato patties and a delicious Mediterranean ratatouille and…
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SWEET POTATO PATTIES AND A DELICIOUS MEDITERRANEAN RATATOUILLE
INGREDIENTS
PATTIES
- 2 sweet potatoes (medium size) - 500 gr
- 1 tbsp tomato puree
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 entire spring onion with the green
- 1 tbsp tahini
- ½ cup oat flour + 1 Tbsp extra to sprinkle over the patties - (gluten free)
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp chilli powder - (optional)
- ½ tsp sweet paprika
- salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
VEGETABLE RATATOUILLE (serving for 2)
- 1 handful spinach
- 1 small zucchini, cubed
- 6 small tomatoes
- 1 garlic clove, grated
- 1-2 tbsp olive oil
- salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
INSTRUCTIONS
PATTIES
- Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into big cubes. Place them in the steamer and steam them for about 15 min (maximum) or until they are firm and soft (not runny).
- Preheat the oven 200 C (fan).
- Mash the potatoes with a fork until nearly smooth but still chuncky.
- Add all the other ingredients to the potatoes (½ cup oat flour, tomato puree, garlic, spring onion, tahini, cumin, chili, paprika, salt & pepper). And mix them all together with a fork.
- Make the patties using an ice cream scoop: scoop out balls of the mixture, and place them directly on a tray lined with baking paper. Sprinkle all of them with oat flour.
- Then flatten the balls into patty shape using a spoon.
- Reduce the oven temperature to 180 C (fan) and place the tray for about 35-40 min in the oven or until the patties start to turn golden and crispy. Check out regularly and flip patties carefully after 20 minutes of cooking time.
- Meanwhile, you can prepare the vegetable ratatouille.
VEGETABLE RATATOUILLE
- Wash the spinach and drain well.
- Wash the zucchini and cut into small chunks. Set aside.
- Wash the tomatoes and cut them into small pieces. Set aside.
- Peel and cut one garlic clove. Heat a pan with some olive oil and fry the garlic for 1-2 min.
- Stir in first the zucchini and fry for two minutes, then add the tomatoes and cook for few more minutes. Finally add spinach and spice it up with salt and pepper.
- When the vegetables are ready place it together with the patties on a plate and enjoy!
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