Crispy Sweet Potato Pancakes

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As a child I often ate what my family called potato pancakes; it was always one of my favorite meals. These are pancakes filled with crispy shredded potatoes intended for dinner, not your usual breakfast type of pancake. They are similar to Jewish Latkes or Swedish Rosti. This is my healthier version which uses whole grain flour and sweet potatoes. They get a spicy kick from chipotle peppers and are heavenly when pan-fried until crispy.

Ingredients For 4 Crispy Sweet Potato Pancakes

4 medium chicken eggs
1/4 teaspoon of sea salt
1/2 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon of dried chipotle peppers
1 tablespoon of smoked or roasted paprika
2 medium sweet potatoes
1/2 cup of whole grain wheat flour
1/4 cup of chopped chives, plus extra for topping (if desired)
2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil

Directions

Combine the eggs, sea salt, black pepper, chipotle pepper, and paprika in the work bowl of your favorite food processor fitted with the multipurpose blade. Process for two minutes, then transfer to a large mixing bowl.

Use the shredding blade on your food processor to shred the sweet potatoes. It is not necessary to peel them first; the skins are actually a great source of fiber. Add to the egg mixture and stir. Add the whole grain wheat flour and chopped chives. Gently stir until everything is combined.

Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a heavy bottomed skillet over medium-high heat. Divide the batter into four even amounts. Form each into a flat round cake, about 1/2 inch thick. Put into the skillet, being careful not to crowd the pan (do two batches if needed.) Cook on the first side for five minutes, then flip over. Cook the other side for an additional five minutes.

These are best served topped with sour cream and chives.

The Best Food Processor For Making Crispy Sweet Potato Pancakes

This is a relatively easy task for any food processor, so you don't need a high quality machine. Having a food processor with a shredding disc will save you a lot of time and effort when shredding the sweet potatoes. If you are using a mini food processor, you may need to do more than one batch.

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