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Sweet Potato Fritters on Dandelion Greens

Sweet Potato Fritters on Dandelion Greens

with Toasted Hazelnuts
50 min.
Time:
617
calories
Calories:
Health Score:
79 / 100
Ingredientsfor  
Ingredients
4 ozs young Dandelion greens
1 red onion
1 red Sweet potato (about 14 ounces)
2 Tbsps Pastry flour
salt
2 eggs
2 Tbsps Corn oil
3 Tbsps balsamic vinegar
peppers
2 tsps honey
1 Tbsp Hazelnut oil
2 Tbsps skinned Hazelnuts
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Preparation
1.
Sweet Potato Fritters on Dandelion Greens preparation step 1

Rinse dandelion greens, spin dry, remove tough stems and cut leaves into pieces approximately 1 1/2 inches long.

2.
Sweet Potato Fritters on Dandelion Greens preparation step 2

Peel onion and cut into very thin strips. Peel sweet potato, grate coarsely on a box grater and mix with onion, flour and a pinch of salt in a bowl.

3.
Sweet Potato Fritters on Dandelion Greens preparation step 3

Separate eggs. Beat egg whites until stiff and fold into potato mixture. (Save yolks for another purpose.)

4.
Sweet Potato Fritters on Dandelion Greens preparation step 4

Heat 1 tablespoon corn oil in a pan over medium heat. Divide half of the batter into 6 portions with a tablespoon and add to the pan, flattening with the spoon. Cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes on each side.

5.
Sweet Potato Fritters on Dandelion Greens preparation step 5

Drain fritters on paper towels. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and keep warm in preheated oven at 200°F/convection 175°F. Repeat with remaining corn oil and batter.

6.
Sweet Potato Fritters on Dandelion Greens preparation step 6

Meanwhile, whisk together balsamic vinegar, 1 tablespoon water, honey and hazelnut oil and season with salt and pepper. 

7.
Sweet Potato Fritters on Dandelion Greens preparation step 7

Toast hazelnuts in a small dry pan until golden brown, then place on a plate and let cool slightly.

8.
Sweet Potato Fritters on Dandelion Greens preparation step 8

Toss the dandelion greens with the vinaigrette, divide among plates and sprinkle with toasted hazelnuts. Top salad with the fritters and serve. 

Nutritional values
1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie617 cal.(29 %)
Protein14 g(14 %)
Fat31 g(27 %)
Carbohydrates69 g(46 %)
Sugar added4 g(16 %)
Roughage8.3 g(28 %)
Healthy, because

Healthy, because

This is where the cell protection vitamin trio ACE reaches its peak. The combination of carotene-rich sweet potato, vitamin C-containing dandelion and vitamin E from nuts and high-quality vegetable oils leaves free radicals (= harmful metabolic products) hardly a chance.

Even smarter

Even smarter

The wholemeal flour is particularly savory and also a little richer in fiber.

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