Ingredients for Sweet Potato Cakes And Mojito Sauce
- 2 large sweet potatoes
- Olive oil, 2 tablespoons plus additional for drizzling
- 1 medium chopped yellow onion
- 1 minced jalapeño pepper
- 2 minced cloves of garlic
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- 2 tablespoons olive oil + a little for drizzling
- orange juice
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- cilantro
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons white rum (optional)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/4 cup water
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How to Make Sweet Potato Cakes And Mojito Sauce
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- While oven preheats, prepare sweet potatoes: Peel and chop 2 large sweet potatoes into 1-inch cubes. Boil or steam until tender (about 15-20 minutes).
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add 1 medium chopped yellow onion and 1 minced jalapeño pepper. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add 2 minced cloves of garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Season the onion mixture with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, mash the cooked sweet potatoes. Stir in the onion mixture and 1/2 cup breadcrumbs.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Form the mixture into small cakes (about 1/2 cup each).
- Flatten slightly and dredge each cake in 1/2 cup cornmeal, ensuring they are evenly coated.
- Place cakes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Drizzle with a little olive oil on both sides.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and heated through.
- While the cakes bake, prepare the Mojito Sauce: Combine 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, 1/4 cup lime juice, 2 tablespoons white rum (optional), 1 tablespoon sugar, and 1/4 cup water in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth.
- Serve the sweet potato cakes immediately, topped with the zesty Mojito sauce.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
10 g
Sugar
22g
Fat
33g
Carbs
16g
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