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Sweetpotato Fritters with Pear Coulis

Sweetpotato Fritters with Pear Coulis feature crispy pan-fried fritters made from shredded sweetpotatoes, eggs, green onions, and warm spices. Served with a sweet pear coulis blended with raisins, orange marmalade, and ginger, this dish balances savory fritters with a bright, fruity topping.

Recipe

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 235 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound sweetpotatoes peeled and coarsely shredded
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground mace
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil

Pear Coulis Ingredients

  • 2 Pears fresh, ripe & chopped
  • ¼ C raisins
  • ½ C orange marmalade
  • 1 tbsp crystallized ginger chopped finely

Instructions
 

  • Wrap sweetpotatoes in clean dish towel; wring to remove excess moisture.
  • In bowl, combine sweetpotatoes with remaining ingredients except oil; blend well. Heat oil in large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Spoon heaping tablespoonfuls of batter into skillet, flattening with back of spoon. Cook until golden on both sides, turning after about 4 minutes.
  • Remove to paper towels to drain. Repeat with remaining batter.
  • Serve with Pear Coulis (recipe follows).
  • To make Pear Coulis: In bowl, combine 2 chopped ripe pears, 1/4 cup raisins, 1/2 cup orange marmalade and 1 tablespoon finely chopped crystallized ginger.

Notes

Nutrition Facts
Sweetpotato Fritters with Pear Coulis
Serving Size
 
1
Amount per Serving
Calories
235
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
2
g
3
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
 
0.01
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Cholesterol
 
82
mg
27
%
Sodium
 
285
mg
12
%
Potassium
 
430
mg
12
%
Carbohydrates
 
51
g
17
%
Fiber
 
5
g
21
%
Sugar
 
26
g
29
%
Protein
 
5
g
10
%
Vitamin A
 
10918
IU
218
%
Vitamin C
 
7
mg
8
%
Calcium
 
56
mg
6
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
Net Carbohydrates
 
46
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 235kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 5gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 82mgSodium: 285mgPotassium: 430mgFiber: 5gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 10918IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 56mgIron: 1mgNet Carbohydrates: 46g