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    MJ & Hungryman » Uncategorized » Sweet Potatoes Meet Kimchi and Hummus

    Sweet Potatoes Meet Kimchi and Hummus

    By Min On July 26, 2012, Updated August 24, 2019

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    As promised, here are the recipes to two surprisingly tasty creations I made earlier this week.  I had sweet potatoes and a jar of fermented cabbage taking up much-needed space in  my fridge.  My sometimes questionable creative juices spit out a sweet potato and kimchi pancake :o, and I rolled with it.

    Sweet Potato and Kimchi Pancake

    Serving size: 6 pancakes | Prep time: 40 min | Cooking time: 10 min

    Ingredients

    • 2 med sweet potatoes, mashed *
    • ¾ cup kimchi, chopped bite-sized **
    • ½ med onion, chopped
    • ½ bell pepper, chopped
    • ½ cup tofu, crumbled
    • 2 Tbs. almond milk
    • ¼ cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
    • Canola oil for frying, approx 6 Tbs. divided
    • ¼ cup chickpea flour **
    • 2 eggs

    * You can either steam, boil, or roast them.  I roasted mine in the oven for about 30 min at 400F.  Avoid overcooking - still need to have some firmness or else it will fall apart!

    Another option is just to julienne and incorporate into the batter.  This will result in a crispier pancake.

    ** Any kind of flour should work...I would think.  If anything else, it will be fun to experiment 😉

    Dipping Sauce

    • 2 Tbs. low sodium soy sauce
    • 2 Tbs. rice vinegar
    • 1 Tbs. honey

    Directions

    1. Roast sweet potatoes.
    2. Mash after they've cooled and set aside.
    3. Prepare dipping sauce and set aside.
    4. In a med pan over med high heat, add 1 Tbs. EVOO and cook kimchi, onion, peppers in that order.  Mix and cook until veggies softened, approx 5 min.
    5. When cool, combine with sweet potatoes.  Add crumbled tofu.
    6. Add milk and breadcrumbs.
    7. Form the mixture into a ¾ to 1 in thick round patty.
    8. Coat in flour, then in egg.
    9. Fry the  pancake in canola oil until browned, approx 3 min per side.  Be sure not to overcrowd the pan.
    10. Remove from pan and serve with sauce.
    Steps 2, 3, 4, 6

    I loved the crunchiness and the spiciness that the kimchi added to this otherwise sweet pancake.  And of course the dipping sauce is optional, but as I'm a sucker for the salty-sweet combination, I thought this took it up another notch.

    Now, I wasn't about to turn on my oven in this 100 degree weather  just to roast 2 measly sweet potatoes!  Gotta make the most of the situation, right?  So what did I do with the rest?  I had just cooked a huge batch of dry chickpeas, and I didn't have any hummus already made in the fridge.  So...no brainer!  Time to get my sweet potato hummus on!

    Sweet Potato Hummus

    Recipe adapted from Barefoot Contessa

    Ingredients:

    • 2 cups chickpeas
    • 1 ½ Tsp. kosher salt
    • 4 garlic cloves, minced
    • ⅓ cup tahini
    • 6 Tbs. lemon juice (2 lemons)
    • 2 Tbs water or liquid from chickpeas
    • 1 med sweet potato
    • Paprika, for garnish

    Directions:

    Place all ingredients into a food processor and process until hummus is coarsely pureed.   Taste for seasoning.  Scoop into a bowl and sprinkle paprika on top.

    Question: 

    Aside from roasting, what is your favorite way to enjoy sweet potatoes?  Any recipes welcomed!! 🙂  

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    Thank you so much for stopping by! I am Min, a Registered Dietitian, a Christ follower, a wife, and a mom to our two miracle babies! Currently, I’m having a ton of fun feeding their tummies and sharing our baby led weaning journey! Follow me on Instagram if interested in seeing daily menu as well as tips and tricks.

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    Comments

    1. healthygirlandthecity says

      August 08, 2012 at 3:50 am

      i want to try both of these - thanks for the recipes!!!

      Reply
      • Min says

        August 08, 2012 at 4:03 am

        I hope you find them tasty. 😉 Thanks for stopping by!

        Reply
    2. Kari @ bite-sized thoughts says

      July 27, 2012 at 11:07 am

      Ooh, what great recipes! I definitely need to try that sweet potato hummus 🙂

      Reply
      • Min says

        July 28, 2012 at 2:24 am

        Vitamin A, protein, and healthy fat? Yes please! 😉

        Reply
    3. Autumn@GoodEatsGirl says

      July 27, 2012 at 2:47 am

      This sounds great! I need to try that hummus!

      Reply
      • Min says

        July 28, 2012 at 2:23 am

        Yes yes! You must try it! Even my husband who doesn't like hummus loved it 😉

        Reply
    4. Alex @ therunwithin says

      July 27, 2012 at 12:34 am

      holy moses drooling. You are one creative girl in the kitchen.

      Reply
      • Min says

        July 27, 2012 at 2:41 am

        Aww..thanks, Alex! I have a feeling you'll like the hummus!

        Reply
    5. Brittany Trentham (@batrentham) says

      July 26, 2012 at 7:43 pm

      I so need to try that hummus!! I love sweet potatoes coconut milk soups!

      Reply
      • Min says

        July 26, 2012 at 9:43 pm

        Whoa! That sounds fancy!! I'd love to try that..Do you have the recipe up on your blog? Going to search for it now 😉

        Reply
    6. Courtney says

      July 26, 2012 at 6:47 pm

      Sweet potato fries are my favorite! With some sea salt... yummmm 🙂

      Reply
      • Min says

        July 26, 2012 at 9:42 pm

        I love me some baked sweet potato fries also!! So simple and satisfying

        Reply
    7. sprint2thetable says

      July 26, 2012 at 10:37 pm

      I am so excited to try these cakes! I already pinned it. 🙂

      sweet potatoes are my favorite. On my blog, I have a sweet potato protein "ice cream," raw sweet potato hummus, sweet potato yogurt... and about a billion more. Basically I'm shocked I'm not orange. LOL!

      Reply
      • Min says

        July 27, 2012 at 2:41 am

        PUhahha! Yes that thought has def crossed my mind as well! Ooh the protein ice cream...I'm making that this weekend!

        Reply
    8. Lauren says

      July 26, 2012 at 5:29 pm

      Aw man! I was just at Trader Joe's staring at a big bag of organic sweet potatoes, thinking, 'hmmm....those look good...'. Now I definitely need to go back and buy them because I must try that hummus! Do you buy your kimchi or make it? I had a friend who used to make her own, and I've always wanted to try, but haven't yet.

      Reply
      • Min says

        July 26, 2012 at 9:41 pm

        No, I don't make my own..so time consuming. Maybe one of these days hehe

        Reply
    9. eatpraytri says

      July 26, 2012 at 5:15 pm

      loving that first picture. Dang those look good. I actually think I dont like sweet potatoes. I say think b/c I know I have had them and didn't like them but it has been YEARS since I have tried them again. I actually have been meaning to get back into it and try them again!

      Reply
      • Min says

        July 26, 2012 at 9:41 pm

        Gasp! You must give them another chance!! MUST!! 😉

        Reply
    10. Min says

      July 26, 2012 at 5:09 pm

      I'm always obsessed with them 😉 I'm known as the sweet potato killer in my family. And the addition of kimchi was quite nice, even I may say so myself 😉

      Reply
    11. afterdinnerdance says

      July 26, 2012 at 2:35 pm

      Sweet potato hummus has been on my "to make" list lately! I'm sort of obssesed with sweet potatoes lately 🙂 And my boyfriend (and me!) would LOVE those pancakes! YUM!

      Reply
    12. Laurie @ Love, Laugh, Laurie says

      July 26, 2012 at 1:40 pm

      I never thought of sweet potato hummus before, but it looks awesome!

      Reply
      • Min says

        July 26, 2012 at 5:08 pm

        It was soooo good! Even the hubby, who's not a huge fan of hummus :o, loved it!

        Reply
    13. myhealthyohana says

      July 26, 2012 at 7:43 am

      I'm definitely going to give your sweet potato hummus a try, sounds delicious!! The barefoot contessa's recipe is my go-to for hummus too! I love just a simple baked sweet potato, or homemade sweet potato fries with cinnamon on top 🙂

      Reply
      • Min says

        July 26, 2012 at 5:07 pm

        Who can resist The Barefoot Contessa! ;). Love her recipes minus ones involving blue cheese as you know. Yum..Love sweet potato fries! Hope you have a wonderful day, Maura!!

        Reply

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