Root Vegetable Latkes

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups baking potato shredded peeled ( 1 large)
• 0.5 teaspoon pepper black
• 2 large egg whites 
• 0.3 cup flour all-purpose
• 1.3 cups onion chopped
• 1.3 cups parsnips shredded
• 1 teaspoon salt 
• 1.3 cups sweet potatoes and into shredded peeled
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil divided

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan
• paper towels
• colander

Directions

1. Combine first 4 ingredients in a colander lined with paper towels; let stand 20 minutes.
2. Drain and squeeze excess moisture from potato mixture.
3. Transfer potato mixture to large bowl; add onion, flour, and pepper. Toss well; stir in egg whites.
4. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Spoon 1/3 cup batter for each of 5 latkes into pan; cook 4 minutes on each side or until browned. Repeat procedure with 1 tablespoon oil and remaining batter.