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Broccoli Sweet Potato Cakes Recipe

Savory roasted broccoli and sweet potato cakes from scratch, loaded with flavor, smokiness and nutrition. This is a thing!
Broccoli Sweet Potato Cakes Recipe
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These gluten free, savory sweet potato patties are the best way to use up leftovers you guys. As a matter of fact what you are seeing here is two of my favorite plant based recipes had a vegan baby. Hahaha, I know, my brain works in mysterious ways. 
 
As you might have heard we have embraced  a plant based lifestyle at full speed and these are real nuggets of awesomeness to have on hand for a quick breakfast, lunch or dinner. Easy to make in advance and have ready to crisp up in your cast iron skillet for a quick healthy dinner.
Roasted Broccoli Cakes
 
I added buckwheat flour and hemp powder for extra protein and to help everything come together in one bowl, without the addition of any eggs. You can definitely use chickpea flour If you prefer, I would have added some cooked quinoa to the mix but I had none left.
 
The addition of smoked paprika here (<–amazon affiliate) and the quick searing on hot cast iron, makes these cakes reminiscent of a meaty patty, so a really nice addition to your life If you are struggling with making the full switch to a plant based life. 
Broccoli Sweet Potato Cakes Recipe
 

What to serve with:

Arrabbiata or Marinara Sauce
Chimichurri
Homemade Salsa
Lime, Avocado and Mango Salsa
Mango Dipping Sauce
Brown Rice and Black Beans
Blackberry Cranberry Sauce
 
For those of you interested, this is the reason I didn’t suggest any goat cheese on top and why my love affair with it came to an abrupt end. 
Healthy Broccoli Sweet Potato Cakes with Hemp and Buckwheat
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Broccoli Sweet Potato Cakes Recipe

Savory roasted broccoli and sweet potato cakes from scratch, loaded with flavor, smokiness and nutrition. 
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 381kcal
Author Florentina

Ingredients

  • 1 lb roasted broccoli
  • 3 lb sweet potatoes
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tsp hemp powder
  • 3 tbsp buckwheat or chickpea flour
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1.5 tbsp oregano
  • 1.5 tbsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp sea salt - or to taste
  • 1/4 cup fresh chives -snipped
  • 2 tbsp fresh thyme

Instructions

  • Use these instructions to roast the broccoli or use your favorite family recipe. Allow to cool.
  • Roast the sweet potatoes according to THIS RECIPE or follow these instructions:
    Bake the sweet potatoes at 450”F , peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes and tossed with 3 tbsp olive oil, the sea salt, onion powder, smoked paprika and oregano. Bake for 15 minutes then give everything a good toss and bake another 15 to 20 minutes until golden brown around the edges. Use a masher or the back of a large fork and mash them to your liking. Add a lug of olive oil, chives and thyme. Taste and adjust seasoning with more sea salt and allow to cool. 
  • Add the cooled sweet potato mash and roasted broccoli to a large mixing bowl. Sprinkle with the hemp powder and buckwheat flour. Use a spatula and mix well to combine.
  • Add a lug of olive oil, just enough to help everything come together nicely.
  • Scoop about 1/4 cup of the mixture and using lightly oiled hands form 3/4 inch patties.
  • Heat up a cast iron griddle on medium high heat and add a drizzle of olive oil, just enough to coat the bottom.
  • Add the sweet potato cakes without overcrowding the pan, I cook them in batches of 4.
  • Sear them for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until until nicely golden.
  • Transfer to a plate and serve with the suggested dipping sauce, lime wedges, salsa and avocado. 

Nutrition

Calories: 381kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 540mg | Potassium: 1093mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 32850IU | Vitamin C: 78mg | Calcium: 143mg | Iron: 3.3mg

 

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Filed Under: Dinners, Gluten Free, Sides, Vegan, Vegetarian

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Hi, I'm Florentina, the voice behind the wholesome recipes you find in this journal. But I'm not alone, I'm really just channeling the Man in the Photo, one recipe at a time! Thank you for joining me in my quest for the art of simple, rustic living, trying to capture the raw beauty of organic food & life through the lens of my Iphone and camera.

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