Try a Traditional – But More Healthful – Hanukkah Treat
Latkes are a traditional Hanukkah dish, yet these crispy pancakes can
be prepared year round and enjoyed by all. Although latkes can be high
in fat if fried in oil, our version is baked, providing a healthier
alternative. Potatoes are usually the main ingredient for this dish,
but they don’t have to be the only one. Using grated carrots and green
onions boosts the health quotient and adds interesting texture and
depth to the flavors.
Potato-Veggie Pancakes
Canola oil cooking spray
6 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled
2 large carrots, scraped
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley, finely minced
1/4 cup green onions, finely chopped
2 large eggs, beaten
1 Tbsp. canola oil
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
Reduced-fat sour cream or applesauce, for garnish (optional)
Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Spray large non-stick baking sheet with cooking spray.
Using
a food processor or large hand grater, coarsely grate potatoes and
carrots. Place grated vegetables in large sieve. Set sieve into large
bowl so it nestles securely.
Hand-squeeze vegetables to wring out as much liquid as possible. If vegetables still feel wet, pat dry with paper towels.
Transfer
vegetables to mixing bowl. Stir in flour, parsley, onions, eggs, oil,
salt and pepper, making sure ingredients are well combined.
Spoon small mounds of potato mixture on baking sheet to form 2 1/2-inch pancakes, leaving 1 inch between each.
Bake
latkes until golden brown, 6 to 8 minutes per side, turning once with
spatula. Transfer to plates or platter and serve at once with sour
cream or applesauce, if desired.
Makes about 16 pancakes or 8 servings.
Per serving: 131 calories, 3 g total fat (less than 1 g saturated fat), 22 g carbohydrate,
4 g protein, 2 g dietary fiber, 178 mg sodium.
from aicr.org
