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Steamed Sweet Potato Rice Balls [vegetarian] [gluten free] by The Flexitarian

Steamed Sweet Potato Rice Balls with Sage™ The Steam Zone [vegetarian] [gluten free]

These Steamed Sweet Potato Rice Balls are super light and delicious. 
5 from 1 vote
DieTARY CHOICEGluten-Free Recipes, High Fibre Recipes, Low Fat Recipes, Nut-Free Recipes, Soya-Free Recipes, Vegan Recipes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Entertaining, Family Meals, Rice & Grains
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4 people
Calories 357 kcal

Equipment

steamer
mixing bowl

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Ingredients
 
 

  • 500 g sweet potato
  • 125 g uncooked basmati rice
  • 2 tsp medium curry powder
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 Tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 eggs
  • 4 - 5 Tbsp coconut flour

YOGHURT DIP:

  • 8 Tbsp greek yoghurt
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • juice 1 to 2 lemons
  • 1/2 cucumber
  • 5 Tbsp chopped fresh coriander leaves
  • 1 garlic clove - crushed
  • chilli powder to taste
  • salt & pepper

Instructions
 

  • Place rice in a bowl. Cover with water and leave to rest for 30 mins.
  • In the meantime, peel sweet potatoes and cut in 1cm [0.4 inch] dice. Place in steamer basket and cook on high heat for 12-15mins until soft enough to mash.
    Steamed Sweet Potato Rice Balls [vegetarian] - Step 1
  • When done transfer the sweet potatoes to a bowl and let them cool down for 5 mins.
  • Mash sweet potatoes with a fork or potato masher. Add curry powder, turmeric, garlic powder, tomato paste and eggs. Mix well. Season to taste.
    Steamed Sweet Potato Rice Balls [vegetarian] - Step 2
  • Add coconut flour one tablespoon at a time. Mix after each tablespoon, until you have a thick paste that is not too sticky and that you can easily roll into balls by hands.
    Steamed Sweet Potato Rice Balls [vegetarian] - Step 3
  • Drain and rinse rice well. Place on a plate. Roll each sweet potato ball in the rice so that to cover it all over.
    Steamed Sweet Potato Rice Balls [vegetarian] - Step 4
  • Place sweet potato rice balls on steamer tray.
    Steamed Sweet Potato Rice Balls [vegetarian] - Step 5
  • Cook for 25 - 30 mins on High Heat.
  • When done these sweet potato rice balls will resemble cute sea urchins!
    Steamed Sweet Potato Rice Balls [vegetarian] - Step 6
  • While everything is steaming away, make the yoghurt dip. Grate the cucumber with the coarse side of a cheese grater. Mix in all the other ingredients. Season to taste.
  • Serve the steamed sweet potato rice balls as soon as they are done with the yoghurt dip on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 150gCalories: 357kcalCarbohydrates: 64gProtein: 13gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 83mgSodium: 182mgPotassium: 671mgFiber: 11gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 17966IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 117mgIron: 3mg

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Steamed Sweet Potato Rice Balls with Sage™ The Steam Zone [vegetarian] [gluten free]

https://theflexitarian.co.uk/recipe-items/steamed-sweet-potato-rice-balls-sage-the-steam-zone-steamer-vegetarian-gluten-free/