Sweet Potato-Quinoa Cakes Recipe

Name: Sweet Potato-Quinoa Cakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large egg; 2 egg whites; 3 cups cooked quinoa; 2 cups peeled grated sweet potatoes; 1 cup thinly sliced scallion; 1 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro; 1/2 cup quinoa flour; 2 teaspoons coarse salt; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; vegetable oil (for frying); lime wedge (to garnish)

Servings: persons

1 large egg
2 egg whites
3 cups cooked quinoa
2 cups peeled grated sweet potatoes
1 cup thinly sliced scallion
1 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup quinoa flour
2 teaspoons coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
vegetable oil (for frying)
lime wedge (to garnish)

1
Preheat oven to 200u00b0F
2
In large bowl, lightly beat egg and egg whites.
3
Add quinoa, sweet potato, scallions, cilantro, quinoa flour, salt and pepper and mix well. Let stand 15 minutes.
4
In large skillet, heat 2 teaspoons vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking.
5
Cook cakes in batches, using about 1/4 cup of quinoa mixture for each cake and flattening slightly with back of spoon to form a 3-inch disk.
6
Cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side, reducing heat if cakes brown too quickly.
7
Drain on paper towels and keep warm in oven. Repeat with remaining cakes, adding more oil to pan as needed.
8
Serve hot with lime wedges to squeeze over cakes.

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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 large egg, 2 egg whites, 3 cups cooked quinoa, 2 cups peeled grated sweet potatoes, and more.

Yes, Sweet Potato-Quinoa Cakes 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.

Sweet Potato-Quinoa Cakes

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