Maakouda | Moroccan Potato Cakes | Easy snack recipe

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: mashed potatoes

Sweet potatoes add nutrients and a different flavor.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: aquafaba

Flaxseed meal is a great egg substitute for binding.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil adds flavor and is healthier.

garlic

🥗Healthier: garlic powder

💰Cheaper: onion powder

Garlic powder is more shelf-stable.

Boil the potatoes with salt until cooked, then drain and let cool.

Add paprika powder, turmeric powder, pepper powder, cumin powder, and salt to the cooled potatoes.

Mash the potatoes and mix until well combined.

Add finely chopped parsley leaves and the egg, then mix again.

Form the mixture into small patties.

Coat each patty lightly in flour or bread crumbs.

Heat oil for frying in a pan.

Fry the patties until golden brown on both sides.

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