Vegetable Latkes

Health score
1%
Vegetable Latkes
45 min.
20
98kcal

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Vegetable latkes are a delightful twist on the traditional potato pancakes, offering a vibrant medley of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Perfect for any occasion, these crispy, golden-brown bites are not only a fantastic side dish but also make for a delicious starter or snack. With a combination of finely chopped vegetables like broccoli, zucchini, and carrots, these latkes are a great way to sneak in some extra nutrition while still enjoying a comforting treat.

What sets these latkes apart is their light and airy texture, achieved by whipping the egg whites to perfection before folding them into the mixture. This technique ensures that each bite is fluffy and satisfying, while the addition of matzo meal gives them a unique flavor that pairs beautifully with the fresh vegetables. Whether you're serving them at a festive gathering or simply enjoying them at home, these vegetable latkes are sure to impress your guests and family alike.

Serve them hot and crispy, accompanied by a dollop of sour cream for a creamy contrast that enhances the overall experience. With just 98 calories per serving, you can indulge guilt-free in this delightful dish. So gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to create a batch of these irresistible vegetable latkes that will leave everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • cup broccoli very finely chopped
  • 0.8 cup carrots peeled very finely chopped
  • 0.8 cup corn oil for frying
  •  eggs 
  • cup matzo meal 
  • 0.8 cup onion grated
  • teaspoons salt 
  •  spring onion finely chopped (not including bulbs)
  • 20 servings cream sour
  • 0.8 cup pkt spinach very finely chopped
  • tablespoons sugar 
  • 1.5 cups water 
  • cup zucchini peeled very finely chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • paper towels
  • hand mixer

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine matzo meal, salt, and sugar. Set aside.
  2. Separate egg whites and yolks. Beat egg yolks, and combine with water.
  3. Add the yolk mixture to the matzo meal mixture, and let it stand for 30 minutes.
  4. Beat egg whites with an electric mixer until they are stiff, and fold them into the matzo meal mixture.
  5. Add grated onion, zucchini, broccoli, spinach, carrots, scallions, and sun- dried tomatoes if you're using them.
  6. Heat corn oil until it sizzles in a deep skillet. Lower heat, and, using a cooking spoon, spoon batter into the pan, creating thin pancakes 3 to 4 inches in diameter. Fry for several minutes, turning when the pancake is firm and the bottom side is golden brown. Turn and fry for another few minutes until the other side is done.
  7. Drain on paper towel.
  8. Serve with sour cream.Occasionally stir mixture left in the bowl during the process of spooning latkes into the pan.
  9. Taste
  10. Book, using the USDA Nutrition Database
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Nutrition Facts

Calories98kcal
Protein12.31%
Fat49.59%
Carbs38.1%

Properties

Glycemic Index
12.75
Glycemic Load
1.22
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
5.0043477752934%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.05mg
Isorhamnetin
0.3mg
Kaempferol
0.49mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
1.65mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:97.51kcal
4.88%
Fat:5.43g
8.35%
Saturated Fat:1.79g
11.2%
Carbohydrates:9.38g
3.13%
Net Carbohydrates:8.69g
3.16%
Sugar:2.43g
2.7%
Cholesterol:56.18mg
18.73%
Sodium:262.59mg
11.42%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.03g
6.06%
Vitamin A:1111.3IU
22.23%
Vitamin K:15.52µg
14.78%
Selenium:7.27µg
10.38%
Vitamin C:6.52mg
7.91%
Vitamin B2:0.12mg
7.06%
Phosphorus:51.38mg
5.14%
Manganese:0.1mg
4.95%
Folate:17.76µg
4.44%
Vitamin E:0.55mg
3.63%
Vitamin B6:0.07mg
3.52%
Iron:0.6mg
3.35%
Vitamin B5:0.33mg
3.34%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.23%
Potassium:106.58mg
3.05%
Calcium:29.54mg
2.95%
Fiber:0.69g
2.78%
Vitamin B12:0.14µg
2.38%
Magnesium:9.18mg
2.3%
Zinc:0.33mg
2.22%
Vitamin B3:0.42mg
2.11%
Vitamin D:0.26µg
1.76%
Copper:0.03mg
1.59%
Source:Epicurious