Sweet potato balls
Picture a warm pita stuffed with crispy, golden sweet potato balls, filled with a hint of garlic and cilantro in every bite. Pickled red cabbage adds a tangy flavor, while creamy hummus and fresh lettuce bring a variety of textures. Why settle for an ordinary sandwich when you can savor something this satisfying?
Ingredients
Calories:
230
Protein:
4
g
Sweet potato balls
- olive oil
- 1.0 large sweet potato
- 1.0 garlic clove, minced
- handful of fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
- .25 cups all-purpose flour
- pinch of salt
- 1.0 tsp. ground coriander
- 1.0 tbsp. nutritional yeast (optional)
To serve:
- pita bread
- dill pickles
- pickled red cabbage
- hummus
- shredded iceberg lettuce
Preparation
- Preheat and prep: Preheat the oven to 350° F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper coated in olive oil.
- Heat the potato: Prick the potato in multiple areas and heat in the microwave until soft (around 7-10 minutes, depending on the size of your potato).
- Mix: Prepare the garlic and fresh cilantro. Combine in a mixing bowl with the flour, salt, ground coriander, and nutritional yeast (if using).
- Form the balls: Peel the softened potato and combine with the other ingredients. Mold the mixture into small balls and place them on the lined baking sheet.
- Bake and assemble: Bake for 15 minutes, then turn over and cook for 10 more minutes until crispy. Serve in pitas with pickles, lettuce, and hummus.
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