How to Make Savory Caribbean-Inspired Sweet Potato Cakes - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you looking for a unique and flavorful side dish or appetizer to spice up your next meal? Look no further than these savory Caribbean-inspired sweet potato cakes. Packed with bold and aromatic spices, these cakes are a delicious way to add a taste of the tropics to your table.

One of the key ingredients in these sweet potato cakes is, of course, sweet potatoes. Not only are sweet potatoes delicious, but they also offer a myriad of health benefits. They are high in fiber, vitamins,...

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Ingredients

  • 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 fresh jalapeno chile, seeded and finely chopped
  • 3 green onions with tops, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon allspice
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup canola oil

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 33 mins
  • Total Time: 53 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Place the sweet potatoes in a pan, and fill with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook until potatoes are easily pierced with fork, about 10 minutes. Drain, place the potatoes in a mixing bowl, and mash.
  • Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon canola oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the jalapeno pepper, green onions, and garlic. Cook and stir until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes. Stir the vegetables, brown sugar, and allspice into the mashed sweet potatoes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Form the sweet potato mixture into 12 slightly flattened cakes about 2 to 2 1/2 inches in diameter using your hands or large spoons. Place on a plate.
  • Heat 1/4 cup canola oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Place the sweet potato cakes in the skillet, four at a time, and cook, turning once, until golden brown on each side, 6 to 8 minutes. Add more oil if needed.
  • Nutrition

    289 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Sodium: 81mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 32g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 8mg
    • Calcium: 58mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 530mg