Sweet Potato and Green Pea Patties | Vegan Recipe

These sweet potato and green pea patties are so healthy, delicious, and filling! And the preparation is not that complicated as it might look like.

Flavored with rosemary, smoked paprika and spiced with cayenne pepper, you can serve them on a bun, salads, or with some grilled veggies.

Patties ingredients

In this paragraph you’ll find general information about the ingredients, their role and possible substitutes. Details about quantities and preparations steps are in the recipe card at the end of the article.

• veggie mix – I chose sweet potato, white beans and green peas as they’re all full of fiber, proteins and vitamins; you can use either dry or canned white beans, no matter what type of beans you choose; also, green peas can be either fresh or frozen;
• onion & garlic – they always bring flavor to any dish you prepare;
• spices – I chose rosemary, smoked paprika and cayenne powder; if you don’t like rosemary, use thyme or other flavor closer to your taste;
• dough binder – I chose breadcrumbs and a bit of flaxseed flour; if gluten-free, use GF breadcrumbs or GF flour (the patties might be a bit gooey on the inside, if using flour).

How to make sweet potato and green pea patties

Step 1: Prepare the vegetables

There are two ways to prepare the sweet potatoes: boiling or baking. I chose the first method and I peeled the potatoes after they cooled a little. If you want to bake the potatoes, peel them and cut into small pieces so they cook faster.

If using dry beans, soak them overnight and then boil them 30-40 minutes, until they become soft and tender. I add a bit of baking soda when soaking the beans to help them cook faster. Make sure you drain well the beans before using them. If you’re using canned white beans, you only need to rinse and drain them.

With the green peas it easy, you only need to blanch them for 1-2 minutes.

In the meantime, peel and finely chop / mince onion and garlic.

Step 2: Combine the patties ingredients

Place the cooked sweet potato and white beans into a large bowl and mash them with a fork or use hands. Slightly crush the green peas then put it into the bowl.

Next, bring in the rest of the ingredients and combine them well.

Step 3: Bake the patties

Form patties using your hands and place them in a baking tray lined with parchment paper.

Bake the patties for 40 minutes at 180° C, until they become crisp on the edges. I tried pan frying, but the dough is too soft and the patties broke apart when I flipped them. Plus the sweet potato absorbs a bit too much oil for my taste. That’s why baking is my go to method in this case.

How to store the sweet potato and green pea vegan patties

This recipe makes about 20 patties, but it can easily be halved. However, leftovers keep in the refrigerator for 4-5 days. You can reheat the patties in a skillet on the stove or in the oven. They can also be frozen up to 2 months.

How to serve the sweet potato patties

These patties taste delicious on their own or topped with some vegan ranch dressing. Or you can easily throw together a vegan burger if you have a few burger buns, fresh veggies or pickles at hand.

Other recipes you might like

If you like vegan patties, you might also want to try my quinoa and chickpea patties. Or, if you’re a sweet potato fan, this sweet potato, cauliflower and chickpea curry might be on your taste.

If you try this sweet potato and green pea vegan patties recipe, please let me know. Leave a comment below and don’t forget to snap a photo and tag #choose_tasty on Instagram so I don’t miss it ????.