Easy Potato Pancakes

Vegetarian
Dairy Free
Health score
5%
Easy Potato Pancakes
60 min.
4
280kcal

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Looking for a simple, yet delicious side dish or snack that's both vegetarian and dairy-free? Look no further than these Easy Potato Pancakes! Perfect for serving as an antipasti, starter, or snack, these delectable pancakes are made with just a few basic ingredients: waxy potatoes, onion, egg, flour, and some seasoning. They're not only easy to whip up, taking only 60 minutes from start to finish, but they're also incredibly versatile.

With a golden exterior and a tender interior, these potato pancakes are a crowd-pleaser. The addition of onion adds a delightful crunch and a touch of sweetness that complements the earthy flavor of the potatoes. The recipe calls for sour cream and applesauce on the side, which perfectly balances the flavors and adds a touch of elegance to the dish.

Best of all, these pancakes are a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes or boiled potatoes, making them a thrifty choice as well. Whether you're hosting a casual get-together or looking to add some variety to your weeknight meals, these Easy Potato Pancakes are sure to satisfy. So grab your frying pan and get ready to impress your friends and family with this simple yet scrumptious recipe!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds potato peeled
  • medium onion 
  • large eggs lightly beaten
  • tablespoons flour all-purpose
  • serving salt and pepper freshly ground
  • tablespoons canola oil 
  • serving apple sauce sour for serving
  • serving apple sauce sour

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • paper towels
  • spatula
  • colander

Directions

  1. Coarsely grate potatoes and onion into a colander in the sink. Squeeze out as much liquid as possible, then transfer vegetables to a large bowl; mix in egg, flour, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  2. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium. Working in batches, drop 1/4-cup mounds of potato mixture into the skillet; press lightly with a spatula to flatten. Cook pancakes until golden, 5 to 6 minutes per side.
  3. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
  4. Serve with sour cream and applesauce, as desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories280kcal
Protein7.74%
Fat37.58%
Carbs54.68%

Properties

Glycemic Index
25.5
Glycemic Load
2.64
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
10.826956541642%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.42mg
Epicatechin
3.3mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
1.38mg
Kaempferol
0.18mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
7.91mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:280.03kcal
14%
Fat:12.05g
18.54%
Saturated Fat:1.25g
7.79%
Carbohydrates:39.46g
13.15%
Net Carbohydrates:35.33g
12.85%
Sugar:9.14g
10.16%
Cholesterol:46.5mg
15.5%
Sodium:99.21mg
4.31%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:5.58g
11.17%
Potassium:880.5mg
25.16%
Vitamin C:17.27mg
20.94%
Vitamin B6:0.36mg
18.08%
Fiber:4.13g
16.53%
Manganese:0.32mg
15.99%
Phosphorus:143.58mg
14.36%
Vitamin E:2.09mg
13.94%
Copper:0.27mg
13.48%
Vitamin B1:0.2mg
13.38%
Folate:50.41µg
12.6%
Vitamin K:12.88µg
12.27%
Vitamin B3:2.27mg
11.34%
Magnesium:44.33mg
11.08%
Iron:1.83mg
10.18%
Vitamin B2:0.15mg
9.07%
Selenium:6.28µg
8.97%
Vitamin B5:0.74mg
7.41%
Zinc:0.81mg
5.43%
Calcium:33.37mg
3.34%
Vitamin A:97.65IU
1.95%
Vitamin B12:0.11µg
1.85%
Vitamin D:0.25µg
1.67%