Every year during Hanukkah we can’t wait for all the delicious fried treats that await us. During the holiday, it’s traditional to eat foods that have been fried with oil, which serves as a tasty way to commemorate the miracle that took place when a small amount of oil lasted for eight days in the Temple. However, between the piles of latkes and sufganiyot that we indulge in, all that oil can start to feel a bit heavy at times. It never hurts to have some options for lighter latkes, that will still help you feel like you’re celebrating, but won’t weigh you down. This recipe does exactly that! It’s low on oil, while also adding in some other ingredients to make it all a bit more nutritious than the average latke.
Ingredients
Servings 16 latkes
- 2 large potatoes scrubbed and unpeeled
- 1 small onion
- ½ small carrot
- 2 egg whites
- 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 3-4 tablespoons flour
- Pinch celery seed
- Scant ¼ teaspoon each curry powder and fennel powder
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Nutritional Facts
Nutrition Facts
Light and Healthy Latkes
Amount per Serving
Calories
31
% Daily Value*
Fat
0.1
g
0
%
Saturated Fat
0.01
g
0
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.02
g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.003
g
Sodium
49
mg
2
%
Potassium
136
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
7
g
2
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
319
IU
6
%
Vitamin C
6
mg
7
%
Calcium
28
mg
3
%
Iron
0.3
mg
2
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Instructions
- Grate potatoes alternately with onion and carrot in the food processor.
- Place in a towel and squeeze mixture dry, add to a bowl with egg whites, baking powder, flour, celery seeds, curry powder, fennel and pepper. Mix well.
- Spray a good quality non-stick frying pan with cooking spray.
- Drop mixture by heaping tablespoons into hot frying pan and flatten with a fork to make the latkes thin.
- Fry on medium to high heat until brown. Flip over and brown the other side as well.
- Serve on a plate with applesauce and enjoy!
