Sweet and Russet Potato Latkes

by the Editors of Publications International, Ltd.


Sweet and Russet Potato Latkes Photo
Sweet and Russet Potato Latkes
Yield: Makes 8 (2-latke) servings
Traditional latkes become contemporary and colorful with the addition of sweet potato, apple and nutmeg. For maximum color and fiber, leave the peel on the apple.
Ingredients:
2
cups shredded russet potatoes

1
cup shredded sweet potato

1
cup shredded apple

3/4
cup cholesterol-free egg substitute

1/3
cup all-purpose flour

1
teaspoon sugar

1/4
teaspoon baking powder

1/4
teaspoon salt

1/8
teaspoon ground nutmeg

Nonstick cooking spray

1
cup unsweetened cinnamon applesauce



 
Preparation:
1.
Combine potatoes and apple in medium bowl. Combine egg substitute, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and nutmeg in small bowl; add to potato mixture.

2.
Spray large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-low heat until hot. Spoon 1 rounded tablespoonful potato mixture into skillet to form pancake about 1/4 inch thick and 3 inches in diameter.* Cook 3 minutes or until browned. Turn latke and cook second side 3 minutes or until browned. Repeat with remaining batter. Keep cooked latkes warm in preheated 250°F oven.
*Three to four latkes can be cooked at one time.

3.
Top each latke with 1 tablespoon applesauce. Garnish, if desired.



Nutritional Information:
Serving Size: 2 latkes with 2 tablespoons applesauce
Fiber 2 g
Carbohydrate 23 g
Saturated Fat <1 g
Total Fat <1 g
Calories from Fat 2 %
Calories 107
Protein 4 g
Sodium 119 mg
Dietary Exchange:
Fruit 1/2
Starch 1


This recipe appears in: Jewish

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