Purple Sweet Potato Latkes

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Serves: 4

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 large egg
• 1 egg white
• 1 tbsp whole-wheat flour
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
• 1/2 tsp ground red pepper flakes or ground red pepper spice
• 2 medium purple sweet potatoes, peeled and shredded (1 cup)
• 1/3 cup canned whole kernel corn (no sugar added), drained and rinsed
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced
• Olive oil cooking spray
• 4 tbsp low-sodium salsa
• 4 tbsp Greek yogurt

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. In a large bowl, beat together egg, egg white, flour, salt, black pepper and red pepper. Mix in potatoes, corn and onions.
2. Mist a medium skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium. Add 1/4 cup potato mixture to pan and, using a spatula, gently press into a patty. Repeat with remaining batter. Cook 4 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
3. To serve, top each patty with 1 tbsp salsa and/or a dollop of yogurt and dig in.

Nutrients per purple sweet potato latke, (includes 1 tbsp salsa and 1 tbsp yogurt): Calories: 100, Total Fat: 1.5 g, Sat. Fat: 0 g, Carbs: 15 g, Fiber: 2 g, Sugars: 2 g, Protein: 6 g, Sodium: 310 mg, Cholesterol: 45 mg

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