Caramelised Onion Sweet Potato Pancakes

Caramelised Onion Sweet Potato Pancakes

Makes 6-8 patties

Ingredients:
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled, baked and chilled
Nonstick cooking spray
1 red onion, finely chopped
1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
125 ml sweet corn kernels
3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
2.5 ml fresh rosemary, chopped
5 ml fresh oregano, chopped
2 egg whites
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions:
1. Coarsely grate the cold sweet potatoes and set aside.
2. Lightly spray a sauté pan and sauté the onion and pepper over medium-high heat about 5 minutes, until the onion begins to brown.
3. Add the corn, garlic and herbs and cook 2-3 minutes longer. Cool.
4. Gently fold together the potatoes, vegetables, egg whites, salt and pepper. Adjust the seasoning and form into 8 patties.
5. Toast on a nonstick griddle over medium heat until golden brown, 3-4 minutes per side.

Tip:
Serve with homemade applesauce or sautéed apples.