Sweet Potato Patties

WHAT YOU NEED:
 

• 1 small sweet potato, diced
• ½ cup dried red lentils
• 1 cup chicken stock
• ½ onion, finely diced
• 1 small zucchini, grated
• 1 small carrot, grated
• 1 cup wholemeal breadcrumbs
• Pinch of cumin
• 1 TBS extra virgin olive oil

 
WHAT YOU DO:
 

1. Steam the sweet potato, mash it and set aside to cool
2. Cook lentils in chicken stock until tender and drain any remaining liquid
3. Add the olive oil into a non-stick sauce pan and sauté the onion, carrot and zucchini under tender
4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the sweet potato, lentils, cooked vegetables, egg, cumin and breadcrumbs.  Shape into small patties
5. Cook the patties in a non-stick fry, turning halfway through cooking, until each side is golden.
6. Serve warm, topped with a dollop of Greek yoghurt and a scattering of chopped parsley