Description
Lime Drenched Sweet Potato Black Bean Patties are a flavor-packed vegetarian delight that perfectly balance creamy sweetness and zesty lime. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these patties are ideal for casual dinners or festive gatherings. Enjoy them with a refreshing yogurt sauce for an extra burst of flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 400g), peeled and chopped
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Olive oil for cooking
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- Zest of 1 lime
Instructions
- Boil sweet potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and cool.
- In a large bowl, mash sweet potatoes until smooth. Stir in black beans, onion, cilantro, lime juice, breadcrumbs, cumin, and chili powder until well combined.
- Form mixture into patties about half an inch thick and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Drizzle olive oil over patties and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown. Alternatively, grill or pan-fry for extra char.
- For the sauce, mix Greek yogurt with honey/maple syrup and lime zest in a bowl.
- Serve patties warm drizzled with sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 patty (70g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg