Sweet Potato Fritters with Peach Salsa

By ROBandSEAN

Ingredients

• Peach Salsa
• 2 fresh peaches, peeled and diced (about 1 cup)
• 4 green onions, finely chopped
• 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and diced
• 2 Tbs. chopped cilantro
• 1 Tbs. fresh lime juice
• 1/2 tsp. lime zest
• Lime Sauce
• 1 cup low-fat sour cream
• 2 Tbs. lime juice
• 1 tsp. finely grated lime zest
• 1 tsp. chipotle hot sauce
• Fritters
• 1 40-oz. can sweet potatoes, drained
• 1 medium-size onion, diced (about 1 1/4 cups)
• 1/2 medium green bell pepper, chopped (about 3/4 cup)
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1/4 tsp. chopped fresh thyme
• 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
• 4 Tbs. peanut oi

Preparation

Step 1

1. To make Peach Salsa: Combine all ingredients in bowl.

2. To make Lime Sauce: Combine all ingredients in bowl.

3. To make Fritters: Mash together sweet potatoes, onion, bell pepper, breadcrumbs, egg, thyme and pepper in bowl. Shape into 3-inch patties.

4. Heat 2 Tbs. oil in skillet over medium heat. Fry patties 4 minutes on each side, or until brown, using more oil as needed. Drain on paper towels. Serve with Peach Salsa and Lime Sauce.