Sweet Potato Plantain Bites Recipe

Name: Sweet Potato Plantain Bites
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound sweet potatoes; 1 ripe plantain; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 3 cloves garlic, grated; 1/2 cup whole wheat pastry flour (or all purpose flour); juice of 1/2 a lime; handful of fresh cilantro, finely chopped; salt and pepper to taste; olive oil (for rubbing the sweet potato); black sesame seeds (optional)

Servings: persons

1 pound sweet potatoes
1 ripe plantain
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
3 cloves garlic, grated
1/2 cup whole wheat pastry flour (or all purpose flour)
juice of 1/2 a lime
handful of fresh cilantro, finely chopped
salt and pepper to taste
olive oil (for rubbing the sweet potato)
black sesame seeds (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 425F, scrub and then prick the potato on all sides and rub with olive oil. Roast until tender, about 50 minutes. At the same time, roast the plantain in its skin for about 30 minutes. Remove potato and plantain from the oven and let cool. Peel the plantain. Cut the sweet potato into chunks. I did not peel the sweet potato since there are great nutrients in the skin because it adds great texture and it's tasty as well.
2
In a mixing bowl put the sweet potato, peeled plantain, coriander, cumin, garlic, fresh cilantro, lime juice, and flour. Season with salt and pepper to taste and mash with a potato masher until fairly smooth. Put in the fridge for about an hour or overnight to firm up.
3
Reduce oven temperature to 400F. Shape mixture into a meatball size. I used my hands but you could use spoons if you'd like. Put them on a greased cookie sheet. Sprinkle with the black sesame seeds and bake for about 15 minutes.

160

kcal

Calories

Carbs

Protein

Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound sweet potatoes, 1 ripe plantain, 1 teaspoon ground coriander, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Sweet Potato Plantain Bites falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Sweet Potato Plantain Bites

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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