Sweet-Potato Latkes

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

• 2 cups grated sweet potato (one large sweet potato)
• 1/4 cup minced yellow onion
• 1/4 cup quinoa flakes
• 2 eggs, beaten
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 tsp. chopped fresh herbs, such as marjoram, sage, or rosemary
• 1/4 cup coconut oil or extra-virgin olive oil

Directions

1. Mix the sweet potato, onion, quinoa flakes, and eggs together in a medium mixing bowl. Season with salt, pepper, and herbs.
2. Shape the sweet potato mixture into 12 small pancakes.
3. Heat the oil in a preheated cast-iron skillet until hot.
4. Fry latkes for about two to three minutes on each side, until golden brown.
5. Drain on a paper towel and serve hot.