Potato puffs are one of those sides that always make us go, yes! These sweet potato versions have all the crispness and flavor of conventional ones with way more health benefits, including beta-carotene, vitamin C, and magnesium. We love them as a savory side for any meal. They're especially great for kiddos who are picky about eating their greens, as the spinach is quietly folded in.

This recipe yield 4-5 servings.

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400° Fahrenheit (204° Celsius0. On a lined parchment baking sheet coat the surface of the sheet well with 1 tablespoon of olive oil or butter.

2. Place the shredded sweet potatoes in a bowl and mix with a pinch of salt and let sit for 10-15 minutes to draw out moisture. Next, place the sweet potato in a cheesecloth or lightweight kitchen towel and squeeze the excess moisture out of the sweet potatoes over a bowl or sink.

3. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, mix the moisture-strained sweet potatoes with the rest of the ingredients, except the olive oil. Mix well. Lastly, lightly fold in the fresh chopped spinach.

4. Using a spoon, scoop the sweet potato mixture. Form a tater tot with your fingers and place on the oiled pan. Repeat until the sweet potato mixture is gone. Lightly coat the tops of the tater tots with olive oil.

5. Bake for 15 minutes then flip. Bake for an additional 15 minutes or until golden on the outside and tender on the inside. Serve with your favorite sauce and enjoy!

Tips

*These tots are amazing for kids or elevated as an appetizer paired with a sauce of your choice. These are amazing as a savory side for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Freeze or refrigerate and reheat in the oven or air fryer.