Name: Sweet Potato Fritters with Smoky Pinto Beans
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 1 large sweet potato (about 1 pound); 3 tablespoons canola oil, divided; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 large poblano peppers or small green bell peppers, chopped; 1 15-ounce can pinto beans, rinsed; 1 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (see Note), divided; 0.75 teaspoon salt, divided; 0.75 cup fine yellow cornmeal; 0.25 cup all-purpose flour; 0.75 teaspoon baking powder; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 0.25 cup water; 4 lime wedges for garnish

Sweet Potato Fritters with Smoky Pinto Beans

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These easy sweet potato fritters have a crispy crust and a tender middle. The beans are flavored with smoked paprika, but sweet or hot would work well too. To give it a Mexican-inspired twist, use chili powder as the spice instead of the paprika.

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Updated on August 16, 2019

Cook Time:

35 mins

Additional Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings, 2 fritters & 1/2 cup beans each

Nutrition Profile:

Dairy-Free Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity High Fiber Low Added Sugars Vegetarian

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Ingredients

1 large sweet potato (about 1 pound)
3 tablespoons canola oil, divided
1 medium onion, chopped
2 large poblano peppers or small green bell peppers, chopped
1 15-ounce can pinto beans, rinsed
1 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (see Note), divided
¾ teaspoon salt, divided
¾ cup fine yellow cornmeal
¼ cup all-purpose flour
¾ teaspoon baking powder
1 large egg, lightly beaten
¼ cup water
4 lime wedges for garnish

Directions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
Prick sweet potato in several places with a fork. Microwave on High until just cooked through, 7 to 10 minutes. (Alternatively, place in a baking dish and bake at 425F until tender all the way to the center, about 1 hour.) Set aside to cool.
Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and peppers and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 4 to 6 minutes. Set aside 1/2 cup of the mixture. Add beans, 1/2 teaspoon paprika and 1/4 teaspoon salt to the pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through, about 2 minutes. Cover and set aside.
Whisk cornmeal, flour, baking powder, the remaining 3/4 teaspoon paprika and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Peel the sweet potato and mash in a large bowl with a fork. Stir in the reserved onion-pepper mixture, egg and water. Add the cornmeal mixture and stir until just combined.
Form the sweet potato mixture into eight 3-inch oval fritters, using a generous 1/4 cup for each. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook 4 fritters until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining fritters and oil.
Bake the fritters until puffed and firm to the touch, 8 to 10 minutes. Serve the fritters with the reserved bean mixture and lime wedges, if desired.

Tips

Note: Look for smoked paprika in large supermarkets with other spices and at tienda.com.

Easy cleanup: Recipes that require cooking spray can leave behind a sticky residue that can be hard to clean. To save time and keep your baking sheet looking fresh, line it with a layer of foil before you apply the cooking spray.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

380	Calories
14g	Fat
56g	Carbs
10g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 380
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 56g	20%
Dietary Fiber 10g	34%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 10g	21%
Total Fat 14g	17%
Saturated Fat 2g	8%
Cholesterol 47mg	16%
Vitamin A 13950IU	279%
Vitamin C 64mg	71%
Folate 98mcg	24%
Sodium 746mg	32%
Calcium 103mg	8%
Iron 3mg	19%
Magnesium 83mg	20%
Potassium 774mg	16%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.