Monday, October 10, 2011

Southwest Sweet Potato Bites with Cilantro Sour Cream




I recently discovered the savory side of sweet potatoes.


Since then, I've been on a mission to find more ways to use them.

I've had sweet potaotes one way or another 4 times in the last two weeks!

I saw something similar to these on Pinterest.

They were fried and served with some kind of black bean and corn garnish though.

So, my mind went to work, how could I make something similar and not fried!  Seems most of the recipes similar to this are fried. These are going to have a soft texture but should be able to hold their shape. 
They might be perfect to serve at a holiday party.  They make a great finger food.

 Yesterday, I starting throwing a bunch of stuff in a bowl and whallah!!!

I've created a great little finger food with a southwestern flavor.






Let's Get Started:


Southwest Sweet Potato Bites with Cilantro Sour Cream


3 large sweet potatoes-mashed (I roasted mine with a little olive oil and salt and pepper, they can be baked)
1 (4 ounce) can of chopped green chiles-juices drained
1/2 cup flour
2 eggs
1 1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
salt and pepper as desired


1/2 cup sour cream
1 Tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro (I put mine in the food processor)
1 teaspoon lime juice
1 teaspoon cumin

Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish



Preheat oven to 375 degrees F

I roasted my sweet potatoes with a little olive oil and salt pepper,  the potatoes can be baked also. 

In a large bowl combined the cooked sweet potatoes (skins removed) and mash (I used a fork).  Add flour, eggs, green chiles, and spices.  Mix until well combined. 

Spray a 9 x13 baking pan with a non stick cooking spray.

Spoon sweet potato mixture on to prepared pan. About 1 1/2 tablespoons per bite.

I used my spoon to move the mixture around so that they would be as close to a circle or oval shape as I could get them.

Bake for 12 minutes on one side, flip, lightly pat down and bake for another 10-12 minutes.



Let cool before topping with sour cream




Cilantro Sour Cream

Combine sour cream, finely chopped cilantro, lime juice and cumin.  Mix well. 

Add a small spoon full to each sweet potato bite and garnish with fresh cilantro leaves.






12 comments:

  1. I love sweet potatoes and the cilantro sour cream sounds perfect. :)

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  2. This looks so good. Cilantro sour cream... yum!

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  3. Great appetizer recipe! You have done a great job bringing these flavors together. I may be leaving this post, but I will be leaving it with a definite craving for this-yum!

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  4. I make the cilantro sour cream for everything mexican we eat. My daughter likes to eat it with chips!

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  5. How fun are these!! Perfect for football parties!

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  6. I used to only like sweet potatoes in sweet dishes, but I'm coming to love them more in savory! This is a great recipe. Don't you just loev pintrest?!?!? I see so many great ideas there!

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  7. These sound so good!

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  8. Pinterest is so addictive and such an inspiration. I'm constantly finding things I want to make or that spark ideas. I'm not a fan of the sweet dishes made with sweet potatoes. I've just recently realized I can do savory things with them instead. These little bites were great and I couldn't stop eating them. In my opinion they need the sour cream or something creamy to top them or dip them in.

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  9. I am all about that cilantro sour cream. I am going to make it tomorrow when we have tacos! And these sweet potato bites look so good too! Yup, love all of this!

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  10. If you made it so many times it must be realy tasty:)

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  11. What a great appetizer! You can't go wrong with sweet potatoes! (or cilantro :D!!!)

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  12. You cannot imagine how much I wish I was not on a diet... It really looks delicious! The addition of sour cream must give this appetizer a perfect taste!

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