Sweet Potato Pecan Patties Recipes

SWEET POTATO PECAN PATTIES

Steps:

• Wash and peel the sweet potatoes and cut into 1/2-inch cubes.
• Cover them with water in a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes or until somewhat tender, then drain.
• Coat a large nonstick skillet/frying pan with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat.
• Add chopped onion and garlic to the pan, sautee 5 minutes or until tender.
• Place sweet potato, chopped onion mixture, oats, and spices in a food processor and pulse until smooth.
• Place the mixture into a large bowl and stir in the pecans. Divide into 6 equal portions, shaping each inch a 1/2-inch thick patty.
• Wipe the frying pan dry with a paper towel. Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil over medium-high heat.
• Add 3 patties to the pan, cook 4 minutes or until browned. Carefully turn the patties over and cook the other side for 3 minutes or until browned.
• Repeat with the remaining oil and uncooked patties.

SWEET POTATO-PECAN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Mist an 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray.
• Bring a few inches of water to a boil in a pot with a large steamer basket in place. Put the sweet potatoes in the basket, cover and steam until tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer the potatoes to a bowl and let cool slightly. Add the honey, egg, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, the nutmeg, ginger and 1/2 teaspoon salt; whip with an electric mixer until smooth. Spread the sweet potato mixture in the prepared baking dish.
• Mix the brown sugar, pecans and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon in a bowl; sprinkle over the potatoes. Bake until hot and beginning to brown around the edges, 40 to 45 minutes.