Cookwith - Caramelized Ricotta & Lentil Cakes with Maple-Soy Glaze and Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients

• 1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
• 1 cup cooked green or brown lentils, well drained
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup rolled oats (quick or old-fashioned)
• 1 small shallot, finely minced
• 2 tbsp chives, finely chopped
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp neutral oil (avocado or grapeseed)
• 2 medium sweet potatoes, cut into wedges
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp flaky salt
• 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
• 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tsp rice vinegar
• 1/2 tsp toasted sesame oil
• Microgreens or thin-sliced scallions, for garnish (optional)