Spicy Sweet Potato Pancakes with Holiday Guacamole

Vegetarian
Dairy Free
Health score
27%
Spicy Sweet Potato Pancakes with Holiday Guacamole
25 min.
8
243kcal

Suggestions

These spicy sweet potato pancakes are a fun and festive holiday appetizer. They are a great vegetarian option for your holiday party and are sure to be a crowd-pleaser. The pancakes are made with a combination of sweet potatoes and baking potatoes, which gives them a nice balance of sweetness and spice. The guacamole is made with avocados, lemon juice, onion, garlic, and jalapenos, and is topped with a drizzle of pomegranate syrup for a festive touch. These pancakes are a great way to switch up your typical holiday appetizer spread and are sure to be a hit with your guests. They are also a good source of fiber and vitamin C, making them a nutritious option as well. The combination of sweet and spicy flavors in these pancakes is sure to tantalize your taste buds. The guacamole adds a creamy texture and a burst of fresh flavor, while the pomegranate syrup gives it a festive touch. These pancakes are easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time, making them a stress-free option for your next holiday gathering. Whether you're hosting a party or looking for a unique dish to bring to a potluck, these spicy sweet potato pancakes are sure to be a hit.

Ingredients

  • tablespoons chili powder 
  • teaspoons cilantro leaves 
  •  eggs beaten
  • small garlic with some salt
  • teaspoons ground cumin 
  •  haas avocados 
  • large baking potatoes shredded peeled
  •  jalapeno seeded finely chopped
  •  juice of lemon juiced
  • tablespoons flour all-purpose
  • small onion peeled
  • 0.7 cup olive oil light for frying
  • 0.8 cup pomegranate juice 
  • 0.5 medium onion red finely chopped
  • servings salt 
  • teaspoons paprika smoked sweet
  • medium sweet potatoes and into shredded peeled

Equipment

  • bowl
  • paper towels
  • colander
  • box grater

Directions

  1. Watch how to make this recipe.
  2. Heat about 1/3 cup of oil over medium to medium-high heat.
  3. Drain the shredded potatoes, pressing them down in a colander to get their moisture out.
  4. Place the potatoes in a bowl; using a box grater, grate the onion directly into the potatoes so that the onion juices fall into bowl as well.
  5. Add the egg and flour or meal to the bowl then season with spices and salt.
  6. Combine and drop enough batter into hot oil to make 2 1/2-inch pancakes.
  7. Add more oil, as needed, and fry cakes in batches until deeply golden on each side.
  8. You will get about 16 pancakes.
  9. Drain cooked cakes on paper towels.
  10. Cut the avocados in half, all the way around the pit.
  11. Remove the pit with a spoon, then scoop the flesh into a bowl and add the lemon juice, onion, garlic, jalapenos and a generous amount of salt. Mash the guacamole to a smooth consistency.
  12. Reduce the pomegranate juice to a syrup.
  13. Arrange the potato pancakes on a platter and top with heaping spoonfuls of guacamole.
  14. Drizzle pomegranate syrup over the guacamole and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories243kcal
Protein6.95%
Fat42.43%
Carbs50.62%

Properties

Glycemic Index
53.22
Glycemic Load
14.51
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
16.474782479846%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.73mg
Delphinidin
0.19mg
Pelargonidin
0.02mg
Epicatechin
0.19mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.08mg
Eriodictyol
0.18mg
Hesperetin
0.54mg
Naringenin
0.05mg
Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.08mg
Isorhamnetin
0.78mg
Kaempferol
0.11mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
3.65mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:242.72kcal
12.14%
Fat:12.03g
18.51%
Saturated Fat:1.84g
11.49%
Carbohydrates:32.29g
10.76%
Net Carbohydrates:25.57g
9.3%
Sugar:6.99g
7.77%
Cholesterol:20.46mg
6.82%
Sodium:259.15mg
11.27%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Protein:4.43g
8.87%
Vitamin A:8708.29IU
174.17%
Fiber:6.72g
26.88%
Vitamin B6:0.5mg
25%
Potassium:763.92mg
21.83%
Manganese:0.4mg
20.25%
Vitamin C:15.97mg
19.35%
Vitamin K:19.3µg
18.38%
Folate:71.97µg
17.99%
Vitamin E:2.54mg
16.91%
Vitamin B5:1.51mg
15.11%
Copper:0.27mg
13.44%
Magnesium:48.85mg
12.21%
Iron:1.95mg
10.84%
Phosphorus:107.94mg
10.79%
Vitamin B3:2.15mg
10.75%
Vitamin B2:0.18mg
10.73%
Vitamin B1:0.16mg
10.73%
Zinc:0.86mg
5.76%
Selenium:3.85µg
5.5%
Calcium:49.24mg
4.92%