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

 

  1. Preheat and prep: Preheat the oven to 350° F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper coated in olive oil. 
  2. 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). 
  3. Mix: Prepare the garlic and fresh cilantro. Combine in a mixing bowl with the flour, salt, ground coriander, and nutritional yeast (if using). 
  4. 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. 
  5. 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.