These healthy sweet potato salmon cakes from Dr. Joey are a great alternative to burgers, and easy to make-ahead and freeze.

Sweet Potato Salmon Cakes

Ingredients:

4 medium sized sweet potatoes

1 white onion, finely chopped

2 omega-3 eggs

3 cans pink or red canned salmon (213 grams each)

3/4 cup of whole grain bread crumbs

1/2 tsp of salt

1/4 tsp of pepper

1/3 cup of fresh dill, finely chopped

Directions:

1. Peel sweet potato, dice and steam until tender. Refrigerate until cooled.

2. Finely chop white onion.

3. Crack eggs into bowl and whisk until blended.

4. Open and drain cans of salmon and break up finely with a fork.

5. Mash sweet potato and add in salmon, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper and chopped dill.

6. Add in egg mixture and mix thoroughly.

7. Form 4” patties and cook in non-stick pan with oil on medium high heat-approximately 4 minutes per side.

Yogurt Dill Dressing

1/2 cup natural yogurt

1/4 cup freshly chopped dill

Juice from 1/4 lemon

1/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

Combine all ingredients and mix thoroughly. Once patties are fully cooked serve top with yogurt dressing and enjoy!

Courtesy of www.drjoey.com