nutritional information

Per Serving:

  • Calories: 347
  • Protein: 8 g
  • Total Fat: 13 g
  • Saturated Fat: 5 g
  • Carbohydrates: 50 g
  • Cholesterol: 56 mg
  • Sodium: 308 mg
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Sugar: 16 g

Sweet Potato Fritters with Peach Salsa

Sweet Potato Fritters with Peach Salsa

Serves 8

Incorporating a new recipe at every meal is a challenge Sharman Schubert made these fritters when trying to re-create a meal she had on a trip to Antigua. 3rd Place, 2006 recipe contest.
Peach Salsa
  • 2 fresh peaches, peeled and diced (about 1 cup)
  • 4 green onions, finely chopped
  • 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and diced
  • 2 Tbs. chopped cilantro
  • 1 Tbs. fresh lime juice
  • ½ tsp. lime zest
Lime Sauce
  • 1 cup low-fat sour cream
  • 2 Tbs. lime juice
  • 1 tsp. finely grated lime zest
  • 1 tsp. chipotle hot sauce
Fritters
  • 1 40-oz. can sweet potatoes, drained
  • 1 medium onion, diced (about 1 ¼ cups)
  • ½ medium green bell pepper, chopped (about ¾ cup)
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • ¼ tsp. chopped fresh thyme
  • ¼ tsp. ground black pepper
  • 4 Tbs. peanut oil

1. To make Peach Salsa: Combine all ingredients in bowl.

2. To make Lime Sauce: Combine all ingredients in bowl.

3. To make Fritters: Mash together sweet potatoes, onion, bell pepper, breadcrumbs, egg, thyme, and pepper in bowl. Shape into 3-inch patties.

4. Heat 2 Tbs. oil in skillet over medium heat. Fry patties 4 minutes on each side, or until brown, using more oil as needed. Drain on paper towels. Serve with Peach Salsa and Lime Sauce.

October 2006 p.72

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comments

i'm in love! super good... just made my patties a little too thick. makes about 8-10 patties depending on thickness. peach salsa and lime sauce are excellent additions to this dish... don't skip them and just make the patties!

Jessica Canfora - 2012-09-12 13:50:20

These r good.

Robert Jenks - 2012-07-09 23:02:55

Amazing!

claudia - 2010-12-08 21:18:34