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Potato and Parsnip Latkes

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Potato and Parsnip Latkes

Use parsnips for a change of flavor and to lower the carbs in these classic Hanukkah latkes. 

Potato and Parsnip Latkes

Potato and Parsnip Latkes

Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 50 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins
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Servings

10 Servings

Ingredients

  • 2 medium russet potatoes about 1½-pounds, peeled and shredded
  • 2 cups shredded parsnip packed
  • 2 large eggs lightly beaten
  • ¼  cup matzo meal
  • ½  teaspoon dried thyme
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon large flake sea salt

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine potato, parsnip, egg, matzo meal, thyme and garlic powder. Stir until all ingredients are combined.
  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium high heat. Scoop 1/4 cup of batter and carefully place in oil. Flatten to about 1/2-inch thick with a spatula. Repeat to form 4 more latkes in your pan, being careful not to crowd the pan and cook for 4 to 6 minutes. Flip and cook 4 to 6 minutes more or until golden brown on both sides.
  • Transfer to a paper towel lined baking sheet and repeat with remaining batter.
  • Sprinkle with salt and serve immediately.
Category: RecipesSide Dishes
Cuisine: Jewish
Holidays: Hanukkah
Diets: Dairy FreePareveVegetarian
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  1. Jamie Geller

    Feb 10, 2015 at 7:30 pm

    WHOA!!! WHAT?!?!? I think I love you!

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    • JOKTaster

      Apr 17, 2015 at 4:33 am

      They really are that fantastic! 🙂

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  2. JOKTaster

    Feb 9, 2015 at 7:43 am

    These were my favorite latkes this past Hanukkah, what am I saying these are simply the BEST EVER.

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  3. Jamie Geller

    Dec 17, 2014 at 3:01 pm

    Sounds so awesome!

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  4. Tzivia

    Dec 17, 2014 at 6:16 am

    I made this for supper tonight but instead of making them using a 1/4 oz cup I divided into four so that I saw able to serve it under the chicken fried portobello steak and chived eggs. It looked and tasted really good.

    Reply

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