Sweet Potato Meatballs in Spanish-Style Onion Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 small to medium sized sweet potatoes
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup dry plain breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 clove garlic
• 1/2 tsp sweet smoked Spanish paprika
• 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 2 tbsp chopped parsley
• 2 tbsp grated cheese (Spanish manchego)
• sea salt
• freshly cracked black pepper
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 medium sized onion (for sauce)
• 3 cloves garlic (for sauce)
• 1 tbsp all purpose flour
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth