Sweet Potato and Quinoa Fritters

Sweet Potato and Quinoa Fritters Recipe

 

Serves: 4 to 6

Ingredients:

• 1 Large Sweet Potato
• 1 Cup Quinoa
• 2 Cups Water (or vegetable broth for extra flavor)
• 1/2 White Onion
• 3 Garlic Cloves
• 4 Eggs
• 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
• 1 Teaspoon Salt
• 2 Teaspoons Pepper
• 2 Cups Coconut Oil or Avocado Oil

Sauce:

• 1 Cup Raw Cashews
• 2 Cups Water
• 1/4 Cup Tahini
• 1 Bunch Fresh Parsley
• 2 Garlic Cloves
• 1/8 Cup Olive Oil
• 3/4 Cup Water (From Soaking Cashews)
• 1 Teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
• 1 Teaspoon Salt
• 1 Teaspoon Pepper

Instructions:

1. Prepare Cashew Sauce:
   • Place 1 cup of cashews in a container with a lid and cover with boiling water. Let sit for 1 to 2 hours. Drain, reserving 3/4 cup of the soaking water.
   • In a blender, combine soaked cashews, tahini, garlic, red pepper flakes, 3/4 cup of cashew water, olive oil, parsley, salt, and pepper. Blend until creamy, adding more cashew water if needed for desired consistency.
2. Prepare Fritters:
   • Peel and grate the sweet potato using a cheese grater.
   • Rinse quinoa under cold water, then cook with 2 cups of water (or vegetable broth) in a medium pot over medium heat for about 10 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
   • Finely chop onion and garlic.
   • In a large bowl, mix grated sweet potato, cooked quinoa, onion, garlic, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Add eggs and mix until well combined.
3. Fry Fritters:
   • Heat coconut oil or avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes.
   • Mold small 3 to 4-inch circles of sweet potato mixture into compacted flat balls.
   • Carefully place fritters in the hot oil, frying 4 at a time.
   • Reduce heat to medium-low and fry each side for 1 to 2 minutes until crispy and light golden brown.

Serve Sweet Potato and Quinoa Fritters hot with prepared cashew sauce for a delightful and nutritious meal or snack!