For this variation on our famous traditional latkes we cut the carbs and added some extra nutrients by using half potato and half cauliflower. We boosted the fiber by keeping the skin on the potatoes. We kept it whole grain with corn meal instead of matzo meal. You can go all cauliflower to cut even more calories but we like the mix.
Most of the calories come from the oil, but that’s what the holiday is all about, so eat them in moderation or save more by baking them on the bottom rack in a 400℉ for about 15 minutes per side.
Healthier Potato Latkes
Servings
8 Servings
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 medium Idaho potatoes unpeeled, scrubbed well (1 pound, about 2 cups shredded)
- 1 head cauliflower about 2 cups shredded
- 3 eggs beaten
- 2 tablespoon corn meal
- 2 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon coarse black pepper
- Garnish: applesauce Greek yogurt with zaatar
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cut potatoes lengthwise into halves or quarters so they fit into food processor feed tube. Process potatoes using the blade that creates thin, shoestring-like strips and transfer to a large bowl.
- Add shredded cauliflower, eggs, cornmeal, salt and pepper and mix well
- Drop 6 to 8 spoonfuls of mixture into hot oil. Using the back of a spoon, pat down each latke to flatten it. Put as many as you can in the skillet without crowding. Putting them too close together will make them soggy.
- Fry 3 to 4 minutes on each side, until golden and crisp around the edges; repeat procedure until finished with all the batter.
- Remove latkes to a paper towel lined baking sheet.
- Serve with homemade no sugar applesauce.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Healthier Potato Latkes
Amount per Serving
Calories
111
% Daily Value*
Fat
8.2
g
13
%
Cholesterol
41
mg
14
%
Sodium
412
mg
18
%
Carbohydrates
8
g
3
%
Fiber
1.5
g
6
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
2.6
g
5
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
It looks like the cauliflower, which is listed in the ingredients, has been omitted from the recipe instructions.
Thanks for pointing that out, I fixed it.