Zucchini Latkes

Vegetarian
Zucchini Latkes
1500 min.
36
88kcal

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Discover the delightful world of Zucchini Latkes, a vegetarian twist on a classic dish that is sure to impress your family and friends! These crispy, golden-brown pancakes are not only a fantastic side dish but also make for a perfect starter or snack at any gathering. With a light and flavorful profile, they are an excellent way to incorporate more vegetables into your diet without sacrificing taste.

Made with fresh zucchini, these latkes are packed with nutrients and are incredibly versatile. Whether served with a dollop of sour cream or your favorite dipping sauce, they are bound to be a hit at your next dinner party or casual get-together. The combination of crispy edges and a tender center creates a satisfying texture that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

What’s more, this recipe yields a generous 36 servings, making it ideal for large gatherings or meal prep for the week ahead. With a preparation time of just 30 minutes and a cooking time that allows you to enjoy the process, you’ll find that making these latkes is as enjoyable as eating them. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to impress your taste buds with these delicious Zucchini Latkes!

Ingredients

  • 36 servings cup heavy whipping cream sour
  • 0.5 teaspoon marjoram dried
  • 1.3 cups breadcrumbs plain dry fine
  • large eggs lightly beaten
  • cup vegetable oil for frying
  • pounds zucchini 

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • kitchen towels

Directions

  1. Grate zucchini using medium shredding disk of a food processor.
  2. Transfer to a bowl and toss with 2 teaspoons salt.
  3. Let stand 30 minutes.
  4. Squeeze zucchini in batches in a kitchen towel to remove as much liquid as possible.
  5. Transfer zucchini to a large bowl and stir in bread crumbs, eggs, marjoram, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  6. Preheat oven to 200°F.
  7. Heat 1/3 cup oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat until it shimmers. Scoop 2 tablespoon mixture per latke into skillet (6 to 8 per batch). Flatten with a fork to form 2 1/2-to 3-inch pancakes. Fry until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side (adding more oil as necessary).
  8. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined baking sheet and keep warm in oven.

Nutrition Facts

Calories88kcal
Protein7.85%
Fat72.16%
Carbs19.99%

Properties

Glycemic Index
0.42
Glycemic Load
0.12
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
3.2017391298128%

Flavonoids

Quercetin
0.25mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:87.91kcal
4.4%
Fat:7.22g
11.11%
Saturated Fat:3.8g
23.76%
Carbohydrates:4.5g
1.5%
Net Carbohydrates:3.94g
1.43%
Sugar:1.64g
1.82%
Cholesterol:27.28mg
9.09%
Sodium:40.3mg
1.75%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.77g
3.54%
Vitamin C:6.86mg
8.31%
Vitamin A:311.21IU
6.22%
Vitamin B2:0.09mg
5.44%
Manganese:0.1mg
5.23%
Vitamin K:4.61µg
4.39%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
3.99%
Folate:15.26µg
3.82%
Vitamin B6:0.08mg
3.82%
Potassium:124.6mg
3.56%
Phosphorus:35.17mg
3.52%
Selenium:2.39µg
3.41%
Calcium:24.85mg
2.49%
Magnesium:9.91mg
2.48%
Vitamin B3:0.45mg
2.24%
Fiber:0.56g
2.23%
Iron:0.4mg
2.21%
Vitamin E:0.31mg
2.1%
Vitamin D:0.3µg
1.97%
Vitamin B5:0.18mg
1.8%
Copper:0.03mg
1.69%
Zinc:0.25mg
1.67%
Vitamin B12:0.06µg
1.05%
Source:Epicurious