Creamy Potato Cakes with Tartar Sauce

The ultimate comfort food…Potatoes. Made into creamy moist patties, lightly fried in light avocado oil. These are crispy, light, and so satisfying. Make extra because the left overs are just as good!

Shopping List:

1 Small Sweet potato, peel, cut, and boil until fork tender.  Dain and let cool

1 Yukon potato, peel, cut, and boil until fork tender. Dain and let cool

1/2 Small onion, chopped

1/2 of a medium red pepper (or any color), chopped

1 Clove of garlic, chopped

1 Tablespoon of mayo (regular or vegan, I like Follow Your Heart brand)

1/2 Teaspoon of Dijon mustard

1/2 Lemon, squeezed

1/3 Cup of panko, divided

1/4 Teaspoon of sea salt

1/4 Teaspoon of black pepper

2 Tablespoons of avocado oil (or coconut, grapeseed if preferred)

Shopping list for homemade tartar sauce:

1/4 Cup of mayo (regular or vegan, I like Follow Your Heart brand)

1/4 Cup of dill or sweet pickles, diced

1/4 Lime, squeezed

Hot sauce, 2 shakes (optional)

Method:

1. Combine the ingredients for the tartar sauce and place in refrigerator to chill.
2. Place potatoes in a pot with cold water and boil on med high until potatoes are tender. Drain and let cool.
3. In a small pan, heat oil and add onion and pepper. Sauté veggies for 2 minutes on medium heat, then add garlic. Sauté for another minute.
4. Pour Potatoes in a big bowl and mash well with either a fork or masher.
5. Add the veggie mixture to the potatoes along with the mayo, Dijon, lemon, salt, pepper, and 1/2 of the Panko.
6. Mix with a big spoon, taste, and adjust seasoning.
7. With clean hands, form patties to desired size and place on a plate (sprayed plate with a little oil so patties don’t stick). Refrigerate for 15 minutes to set.
8. Heat a large pan with oil (just enough to coat the pan, NOT to deep fry) to medium high heat.
9. Pour other half of the panko on a plate and gentle dredge potato cakes, coating both sides with the panko.
10. Let brown on both sides, approximately 5 minutes each side.
11. Place cakes on a cooling rack to cool slightly. Sprinkle with a little salt.
12. Top cakes with tartar sauce.
13. Enjoy with a side salad, brown rice, or a side of lentils.

 

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