Sweet Potato and Salmon Patties
Ingredients
- 1 medium sweet potato approx 300g
- 1 red onion finely diced
- 2 tablespoons dill finely chopped
- 400 grams tin salmon drained
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 1 lemon zested and juiced
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Yoghurt dipping sauce
- 200 grams natural yoghurt
- 1 small clove garlic crushed
- 2 tablespoons dill finely chopped
Directions
- Peel sweet potato and cut into chunky pieces. Place in a microwave safe dish with a 1/4 cup water and cover. Microwave on high for 8 minutes until soft. Drain away water then transfer sweet potato to a large bowl and mash with a fork.
- Finely dice the onion and chop the dill.
- To the bowl of mashed sweet potato add drained salmon, onion, dill, capers, lemon zest, lemon juice, beaten egg and breadcrumbs.
- Stir mixture well to combine and season with cracked pepper.
- Divide mixture into 8 portions (about ¼ of a cup) and shape into even patties
- Heat oil in a non stick frypan on medium heat and cook patties until golden – about 8 minutes
- Take care when turning the patties as they may be soft.
- To make yoghurt dipping sauce, combine yoghurt, crushed garlic and dill in a small bowl and stir.
Serves in 1 portion
- Vegetables0.5
- Lean meat or Alternatives1
- Unsaturated Spreads/Oils0.5
What was swapped?
Sweet potato is a great alternative to regular white potato as it digests more slowly giving us longer lasting energy.



