Tortas de Camote

Tortas de Camote are delightful vegan sweet potato cakes that are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, perfect for a flavorful snack. These cakes are infused with spices and paired with a zesty avocado salsa for a refreshing touch.

Ingredients

• Sweet potato - 250 grams
• All-purpose flour - 50 grams
• Cornmeal - 30 grams
• Baking powder - 1 teaspoon
• Cinnamon - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/4 teaspoon
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Water - 4 tablespoons
• Avocado - 1 medium
• Lime - 1 (juice only)
• Fresh cilantro - 2 tablespoons (chopped)
• Tomato - 1 small (diced)
• Red onion - 1 tablespoon (finely chopped)
• Chili powder - 1/4 teaspoon

Steps

1. Peel and chop the sweet potato into small cubes. Boil in water for about 15 minutes or until tender, then drain and mash.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed sweet potato, all-purpose flour, cornmeal, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Mix until a dough forms.
3. Add olive oil and water gradually to the mixture, stirring until smooth and cohesive.
4. Form the mixture into small patties, about 1.5 cm thick.
5. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease it with a bit of olive oil. Cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
6. While the patties are cooking, prepare the avocado salsa by mashing the avocado in a bowl. Add lime juice, cilantro, diced tomato, red onion, and chili powder. Mix well.
7. Serve the tortas hot with the avocado salsa on the side.

Nutrition

• Calories: 220
• Protein: 4 g
• Carbs: 34 g
• Fiber: 6 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 300 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 7 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in fiber, aiding in digestion and promoting gut health.
• High in antioxidants, which can help combat oxidative stress.

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