Low Fat Sweet Potato and Chickpea Cakes Vegetarian Too

These low-fat Sweet Potato and Chickpea Cakes are the ultimate vegetarian comfort food, blending wholesome ingredients with vibrant spices for a flavorful, guilt-free meal. With tender sweet potatoes, protein-packed chickpeas, and aromatic hints of cumin, coriander, and paprika, these easy-to-make patties are as nutritious as they are delicious. Perfectly crisped in a skillet and finished in the oven, they’re ideal for a light lunch, hearty dinner, or even meal prep. Serve with a squeeze of zesty lemon juice and a dollop of Greek or vegan yogurt for a refreshing finish. Ready in just 35 minutes, this healthy, vegetarian recipe is also high in fiber and richly satisfying.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 medium-sized Sweet potatoes
• 1 15 oz can Canned chickpeas
• 0.5 medium-sized Red onion
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
• 2 cloves Garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
• 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 cup Rolled oats
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
• 0 n/a Optional: plain Greek yogurt or vegan yogurt for serving

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Peel and cut the sweet potatoes into chunks. Steam or boil them for about 10-12 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and let them cool slightly.

Step 3

Rinse and drain the canned chickpeas. Pat them dry with a paper towel.

Step 4

In a large bowl, mash the sweet potatoes and chickpeas together using a fork or potato masher until roughly combined.

Step 5

Finely chop the red onion, parsley, and garlic cloves. Add them to the bowl with the sweet potato and chickpea mixture.

Step 6

Add the ground cumin, ground coriander, paprika, salt, black pepper, and rolled oats to the mixture. Mix well with a spoon or your hands until the mixture comes together and can be shaped into patties.

Step 7

Form the mixture into 8 small or 4 large patties, depending on your preference.

Step 8

Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties for 2-3 minutes on each side until lightly golden and crispy. Transfer them to the prepared baking sheet.

Step 9

Bake the patties in the preheated oven for 10 minutes to ensure they are cooked through and firm.

Step 10

Drizzle with lemon juice before serving. Optionally, serve with a dollop of plain Greek yogurt or vegan yogurt for extra creaminess.

Step 11

Enjoy your healthy, low-fat sweet potato and chickpea cakes warm!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(982.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1036.7

Total Fat 24.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 5mg	0%
Sodium 2637.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 159.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 31.2g	0%
Total Sugars 29.5g
Protein 47.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 468.2mg	0%
Iron 11.2mg	0%
Potassium 1409.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 21.3%

Protein: 18.1%

Carbs: 60.6%