Sweet Potato Nuggets

This is a simple recipe for a healthy snack! Try it! :)

                 3 sweet potatoes

                   1  egg                                                

                   2-3 tablespoon flour               

                   1/4  teaspoon salt

                   1/4  teaspoon garlic powder

                   1/4  teaspoon paprika

                   oil, for cooking

          1.  Peel sweet potatoes and bring a large of water to boil, add the

          sweet potatoes and cook for around 15 minutes.  Make sure they are

          only slightly softened, not easily mashed as you will need to be able to

          grate these.

          2.  Drain and let them sit for a while until cool enough to handle.  Grate

          with a cheese grater into a mixing bowl then add your egg and mix with

          fork.

          3.  Then add your flour, salt, garlic powder and paprika and mix

          together.

          4.  Pour the oil into a pan to heat.  Use paper towel on a plate to drain

          the veggie nuggets once they are cooked.

          5.  Form your mixture into 1-inch balls and add to the hot oil, be careful

          not to overcrowd the pan.

          6.  Fry until golden each side, then remove with a slotted spoon and

          drain on the paper towel plate.  Then let them cool enough to eat and

          enjoy.        

         

          Ketchup and Mayonnaise Dip:

                   1  cup ketchup

                   1/2  cup mayonnaise

                   2  cloves garlic

                   fresh parsley

                   salt to taste

                   ground black pepper to taste

               Mix together ketchup, mayonnaise and chopped garlic. Add parsley

          then mix.  Season with salt and pepper to taste.