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Sweet Potato Plantain Bites

Sweet Potato Plantain Bites

These Sweet Potato Plantain Bites are a delicious blend of flavors and healthy ingredients, perfect as an appetizer or snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine vegan
Servings 4 bites
Calories 180 kcal

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Food Processor
  • Mixing Bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound sweet potatoes
  • 1 ripe plantain
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 3 cloves garlic, grated
  • ½ cup whole wheat pastry flour or all purpose flour
  • ½ lime juice
  • 1 handful fresh cilantro, finely chopped
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Peel and dice the sweet potatoes and plantain.
  • Boil the sweet potatoes until tender, about 15 minutes.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine boiled sweet potatoes, diced plantain, garlic, coriander, cumin, lime juice, and cilantro.
  • Mash the mixture until smooth and then incorporate the flour, salt, and pepper.
  • Form the mixture into small bites and place them on a baking sheet.
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Serve warm as an appetizer or snack.

Notes

These bites are versatile; feel free to add your favorite spices or herbs for additional flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 2bitesCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 250mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Bites, Gluten-Free, Healthy Appetizer, plantain, Sweet Potato, Vegan Snack
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