1. Chop up the cauliflower and microwave in in a covered bowl, without water, until it can be easily pierced by a fork.
2. Mash the cauliflower, then toss with the remaining ingredients, except the oil.
3. In a large, nonstick skillet, heat a drizzle of the oil over medium-high heat. Make the pancakes by placing 2 Tbsp of the batter onto the hot skillet, flattening them with the back of the spoon.
4. Sauté until the bottom of the pancakes are nicely browned—between 3 and 5 minutes. Flip the pancakes and cook for about 3 minutes longer.

You will probably have to make them in a few batches, so keep the first ones warm in a 200° F oven, on a cookie rack placed on a cookie sheet. Serve with applesauce or cranberry sauce and sour cream.

Tip: To get the lacy crunchy edges, grate the sweet potato lengthwise so you get long strands. For neat, round little patties, grate finely instead.