Name: Potato Carrot Latkes
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1 ½ Tbsp ground flax seeds + 3 Tbsp water; 4 medium-sized russet potatoes quartered; 1 large carrot; 1 medium onion quartered; 1 tsp garlic powder; ½ cup quick cooking oats; ¼ cup oat flour; ¼ tsp ground turmeric; ¾ tsp sea salt; ¼ tsp ground pepper

Recipes » Side Dishes » Potato Carrot Latkes

By Evelisse Capó, PharmD, DipACLM

(6)

Classic potato latkes are fried. This oil-free vegan latkes recipe is a healthy take on a classic Jewish tradition. Shredded potatoes, carrots, and onions come together with flax seeds and oats that serve as a healthy binder. Serve these for Hanukkah or enjoy as a tasty appetizer at any party.

Prep: 5 mins Cook: 25 mins Yield: 12 latkes

Low Sugar Nut Free Soy Free

Ingredients

1 ½ Tbsp ground flax seeds + 3 Tbsp water
4 medium-sized russet potatoes quartered
1 large carrot
1 medium onion quartered
1 tsp garlic powder
½ cup quick cooking oats
¼ cup oat flour
¼ tsp ground turmeric
¾ tsp sea salt
¼ tsp ground pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
2. In a small mixing bowl, combine ground flax with water, and set aside.
3. Shred potatoes and onions in a food processor.
4. Pour potatoes and onions into colander, pressing down a few times to drain and remove excess liquid.
5. Shred carrots in food processor.
6. Place shredded potatoes, onion, and carrots in large mixing bowl, add in remaining ingredients and stir to combine.
7. Form into 12 equal-sized patties, and place on baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
8. Bake for 10 minutes, flip and bake for another 10 minutes, flip again and bake for a final 5-10 minutes or until desired brown-ness is reached without burning.
9. Serve with applesauce or a plant-based sour cream.