Zucchini Sweet Potato Buns

sweet potato bun

Ingredients

  • 1 medium zucchini, shredded (1 ½ cups)
  • 1 medium peeled sweet potato, shredded (1 ½ cups)
  • 3 green onions, finely chopped
  • 2-3 garlic gloves, minced
  • ½ tsp. chili powder
  • ½ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • ¼ tsp. pepper
  • 2 tbsp. flour
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 tbsp. coconut oil, butter or ghee (clarified butter)

Instructions

  • Shred zucchini and sweet potatoes and place in separate bowls. Sprinkle with salt and let sit for 5-10 min. Then squeeze out as much liquid as possible – this step is important.
  • Combine the shredded zucchini and sweet potatoes and the remaining ingredients in a medium bowl.
  • Heat oil on a griddle or large pan on medium high heat.
  • Once heated drop ¼ cup portions of zucchini sweet potato batter onto hot griddle. Flatten with spatula.
  • Let cook on each side for about 7 minutes or until cook through and golden brown.
  • Take off griddle.