Garlic-Lime Mini Sweet Potato Puffs With Chili-Yogurt Dip

Is there any way to make tater tots good for you?

That’s the question my Real-Foodie brain has been pondering…

And with my discovery of these Garlic-Lime Mini Sweet Potato Puffs, I am happy to say that the answer is YES!

These easy-to-make sweet potato puffs are infused with garlic, lime, and cilantro and paired with a probiotic chili-yogurt dipping sauce. YUM!

Think cilantro tastes like soap? There are actually people who are genetically predisposed to think this (source)! If you’re one of them, feel free to leave it out or substitute with your favorite dark leafy green or herb.

Trim Healthy Mama? These sweet potato puffs easily work on-plan with only a few tweaks (see recipe for details). The MCT oil in the recipe is optional, but for maximum Vitamin A absorption be sure to have your added fat grams with this meal! These Sweet Potato Puffs make a terrific side dish for an Energizing meal of baked chicken breast or lean fish, and steamed green veggies or salad.

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Garlic-Lime Mini Sweet Potato Puffs With Chili-Yogurt Dip

Is there any way to make tater tots good for you? With these grain-free Garlic-Lime Mini Sweet Potato Puffs, the answer is YES! These make an easy and nourishing appetizer, side dish, or snack, and the chili-yogurt dipping sauce is a delicious way to get extra probiotics into your meal.

Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 40 minutes

Total Time 50 minutes

Servings 12 puffs

Calories 21 kcal

Author Dawn Yoder

Ingredients

For the Sweet Potato Puffs:

• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro packed (or favorite dark leafy green or herb)
• 2-1/2 to 3 cups sweet potato peeled and shredded
• 1 tablespoon onion diced
• 3 cloves garlic pressed or minced
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 organic or pastured egg for THM: 2 tablespoons egg whites
• 3/4 teaspoon sea salt
• 2 to 3 grinds ground black pepper
• some fat for greasing

For the Chili Yogurt Dip:

• 4 tablespoons yogurt Greek or strained, THM option: fat-free yogurt + an optional 1 teaspoon MCT oil
• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder or to taste
• 1/8 teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

To make the Sweet Potato Puffs:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Using a pizza cutter, finely chop cilantro leaves.
3. Combine cilantro, shredded sweet potatoes, onion, garlic, lime juice, egg, sea salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Mix well.
4. Lightly grease the wells of a 12-hole mini muffin pan.
5. Divide the sweet potato mixture evenly into the wells, packing the mixture down so it's flush with the pan. A small cookie scoop works well -- 1 heaping scoop per mini muffin well.
6. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until firm and lightly brown on top.
7. Allow to cool for several minutes before gently removing from the pan. It may be helpful to run a butter knife or other thin utensil around the edge of each muffin to loosen them.
8. Serve with dipping sauce (below). Enjoy!
9. This recipe easily doubles or triples. Store in the fridge for quick snacks and meals, then reheat.

To make the Chili Yogurt Dip:

1. While puffs are baking, combine yogurt, MCT oil (if using), chili powder, and sea salt in a small bowl.
2. Increase recipe as desired.

Recipe Notes

• These Sweet Potato Puffs make a terrific side dish for a THM:Energizing meal of baked chicken breast or lean fish, and steamed green veggies or salad.

Nutrition Facts

Garlic-Lime Mini Sweet Potato Puffs With Chili-Yogurt Dip

Amount Per Serving

Calories 21 Calories from Fat 9

% Daily Value*

Fat 1g2%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Cholesterol 15mg5%

Sodium 185mg8%

Potassium 59mg2%

Carbohydrates 3g1%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 1g2%

Vitamin A 1656IU33%

Vitamin C 1mg1%

Calcium 15mg2%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

4 Steps To Transforming A Recipe From Junk Food To REAL Food

Are there any recipes that you’d like to transform from highly-processed to nutrient-dense? Follow these steps!

First, make it yourself, from scratch. This way, you’ll control the ingredients! No preservatives, dyes, or anything you can’t pronounce.

Choose fresh, whole, nutrient-dense ingredients. For example, tater tots are typically made with white potatoes — yet sweet potatoes contain much more Vitamin A, Vitamin C, and fiber. White potatoes are also part of the nightshade family, which can cause inflammation in some people and interestingly, contain a lectin structurally similar to wheat (source). So, I went with sweet potatoes for my tater tots!

Include your kids! Do you have any picky eaters in your household? They’re much more likely to eat what’s on their plate if they helped make it!

Finally, add a little love. When I serve my kids homemade food, I always say, “I put extra love in it, can you tell?” Now they expect extra love in everything, and if they think I’ve forgotten, they’ll take a little pinch from their heart and “sprinkle” it in the pot. Of course that always makes it taste better!

Are you a fan of cilantro? Will you add it to your Mini Sweet Potato Puffs or leave it out?

Looking for more recipes using sweet potatoes?

• 30-Minute Sausage & Sweet Potato Breakfast Hash (Whole30, Paleo)
• Paleo Sweet Potato Toast With Superfoods (4 Ways)
• Super Simple Pork Chop, Sweet Potato, and Apple Skillet
• The Best Sweet Potato Casserole Ever
• Dark & Fudgy Sweet Potato Brownies (gluten-free w/ nut-free option!)