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Sweetpotato Fritters with Pear Coulis

Course: Appetizer, light fare, main, Main Course, sides
Cuisine: American
Keyword: coulis, fruit coulis, pear, sauce, sweet potato
Servings: 6
Calories: 190kcal

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

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
190
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
11
g
17
%
Saturated Fat
 
8
g
50
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Cholesterol
 
82
mg
27
%
Sodium
 
267
mg
12
%
Potassium
 
301
mg
9
%
Carbohydrates
 
19
g
6
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
3
g
3
%
Protein
 
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
 
10886
IU
218
%
Vitamin C
 
3
mg
4
%
Calcium
 
39
mg
4
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
Net Carbohydrates
 
16
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 190kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 267mg | Potassium: 301mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 10886IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1mg | Net Carbohydrates: 16g