Is there anything more comforting than soup? Add some light and fluffy texture to your next bowl with these sweet potato matzo balls – it’s a traditional recipe with a twist! Prepare in advance and store them in the fridge for later, or cook ‘em directly in broth to absorb even more delicious flavors and serve immediately.
Sweet Potato Matzo Balls
Servings 5
Calories 227 kcal
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup homemade or store-bought sweet potato puree
- 2 eggs
- 2 Tbsp. buttery coconut oil, melted & cooled to room temperature
- 1 cup matzo ball mix
- Pinch nutmeg
- 2 Tbsp. chopped parsley
- 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
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In medium mixing bowl, whisk sweet potato, eggs and oil.
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Add matzo ball mix, nutmeg, parsley and pepper. Stir to combine.
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Refrigerate mixture for 15-25 minutes to chill.
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Roll matzo ball mixture into ping-pong sized balls. Note: Dough will be sticky! Wet hands slightly before rolling.
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Bring large pot of water to boil. Carefully drop in matzo balls, cover and reduce heat to simmer. Cook for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
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Remove matzo balls from water and refrigerate until ready to serve.
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Warm cooked matzo balls in chicken broth or vegetable broth. Garnish with minced parsley or chives.
Recipe Notes
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Nutrition Facts
Sweet Potato Matzo Balls
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 227
Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Saturated Fat 6g30%
Trans Fat 1g
Cholesterol 65mg22%
Sodium 43mg2%
Potassium 291mg8%
Carbohydrates 33g11%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin A 8666IU173%
Vitamin C 16mg19%
Calcium 39mg4%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.