Basil Butter Sweet Potato Patties


This yummy recipe is from the australian women's weekly's 'fresh food fast: delicious no-fuss healthy recipes'. when making patties, i often use well-greased egg rings. I have some that can be used in non-stick pans and place the mixture directly into these, then remove them when flipping the patties - with the help of two spatulas - to cook the reverse side.

Steps


Boil , steam or microwave the sweet potato until it is tender.
Drain.
Mash the sweet potato with butter in a medium bowl.
Stir in the basil , nuts , garlic , cheese and breadcrumbs.
When cool enough to handle , shape the sweet potato mixture into 8 patties.
Heat the oil in a large pan , preferably non-stick , and cook the patties in 2 batches , until browned on both sides and heated through.
Serve with your choice of meats and salad greens.

Ingredients


sweet potatoes, butter, fresh basil, pine nuts, garlic cloves, parmesan cheese, whole wheat breadcrumbs, olive oil