Go Back
–+ servings

Carrot Zucchini Latkes

Here’s a nutrient-packed spin on traditional Hanukkah latkes.  Top with applesauce, light sour cream or Greek yogurt, and dig in!
Yield: 4 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients
 

  • 2 cups coarsely grated carrots
  • 1 cup coarsely grated zucchini
  • 1 egg white
  • 3 tablespoons flour*
  • 2 tablespoons minced cilantro
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ cup olive or canola oil
Ingredient Details to Know
*For a gluten-free option, substitute a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour.

Instructions
 

  • Mix grated carrots and zucchini in a bowl with the egg white. Add flour, cilantro, salt and black pepper and combine.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a sauté pan over medium heat. Add 1 spoonful of latke batter to pan and gently press down with a spatula until the latke is flat and about 2 to 2½ inches in diameter.
  • Turn heat to low and cook on each side for 3 to 5 minutes until browned. Let latkes drain on paper towels after heating. Cook in batches of 3 latkes at a time, using 1 tablespoon of oil for each batch.
  • Latkes can be kept in oven on 200° to stay warm while finishing the batches.
  • Serve latkes with preferred toppings and enjoy!

Notes

This recipes makes 12 latkes (3 latkes per serving)
Author: Joy Bauer, MS, RDN, CDN

Nutrition Information per serving

Calories: 170Carbohydrates: 8gProtein: 2gTotal Fat: 14g— Unsaturated Fat: 12.5g— Saturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 280mgPotassium: 253mgFiber: 2gTotal Sugar: 2g— Natural Sugar: 2g— Added Sugar: 0gVitamin A: 7200IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 22mg
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.