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A root vegetable latke topped with a dollop of applesauce.
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Root Vegetable Latkes

These root vegetable latkes elevate the traditional potato latke by transforming sweet potatoes, parsnips, carrots, turnips, or celery root into a spectacular holiday side dish that's not only clever but stealthy healthy as well as gluten-free.
Prep Time45 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Sides
Cuisine: Jewish
Servings: 4 to 6 servings
Calories: 122

Ingredients

  • 3 cups peeled and grated raw root vegetables or tubers, such as potatoes, sweet potatoes, beets, carrots, parsnips, turnips, or celery root
  • 1/4 onion, very thinly sliced or grated in a food processor
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • Olive oil or vegetable oil, for frying
  • Sour cream, for serving (optional)
  • Applesauce, for serving (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 200°F (93°C).
  • Place the grated vegetables and onion in a large bowl. Press the grated vegetables with paper towels to remove any excess moisture. Add the eggs, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, and pepper and stir well.
  • Place a large skillet over medium-low to medium heat and add enough oil to fill the skillet to a depth of 1/4 to 1/2 inch.
  • When the oil is hot, use a soup spoon to scoop up about 2 tablespoonfuls latke mixture, then use another soup spoon to press down on the mixture to make an oval patty. Gently slide the patty into the oil. Continue making patties with the spoons and cooking the latkes, without crowding them, until browned, crisp, and cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Make sure the oil isn’t too hot or the latkes will burn.
  • Place on paper towels or a brown paper bag to drain. If desired, place the finished latkes on a baking sheet and keep warm in the oven while you make the rest of the latkes. Season with salt and serve with the sour cream and applesauce, if desired. You’ll probably have about 20 small latkes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1latke | Calories: 122kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 337mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g