Kinder Gentler Latkes

Delight your taste buds with Kinder Gentler Latkes, a modern twist on the classic potato pancake that adds a healthy dose of zucchini for a lighter, veggie-packed variation. These crispy golden cakes are perfectly balanced with hearty russet potatoes, a touch of yellow onion for depth, and a pinch of baking powder for extra fluffiness. The mix of grated vegetables is brought together with eggs and flour, then pan-fried to perfection in shimmering vegetable oil for the ultimate crisp texture. Serve them warm with a dollop of cool, creamy sour cream and a side of sweet, comforting applesauce for a traditional yet elevated pairing. Ready in just 40 minutes, this recipe is ideal for a festive Hanukkah gathering, a quick family dinner, or a satisfying snack. Whether you're a latke purist or looking for a kinder, gentler take, these irresistible pancakes are sure to impress.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 large Russet potatoes
• 1 medium Zucchini
• 0.5 medium Yellow onion
• 2 large Eggs
• 0.25 cup All-purpose flour
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
• 0.5 cup Sour cream
• 0.5 cup Applesauce

Directions

Step 1

Peel the russet potatoes and grate them using a box grater or food processor. Place the grated potatoes in a clean kitchen towel and wring out as much liquid as possible.

Step 2

Grate the zucchini and yellow onion. Use the kitchen towel to remove excess moisture from those as well.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the grated potatoes, zucchini, and onion.

Step 4

Add the eggs, flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper to the bowl. Mix thoroughly until well combined.

Step 5

Heat the vegetable oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat until shimmering but not smoking.

Step 6

Scoop about 2 tablespoons of the latke mixture into the skillet. Flatten gently with the back of a spoon to form a small, round patty. Repeat until the skillet is full, leaving space between each latke.

Step 7

Cook the latkes for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy. Adjust the heat as necessary to prevent burning.

Step 8

Transfer the cooked latkes to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Continue frying the remaining mixture in batches.

Step 9

Serve the latkes warm with a dollop of sour cream and a side of applesauce for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1335.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2109.1

Total Fat 138.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 33.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 67.4g
Cholesterol 429.5mg	0%
Sodium 2986.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 198.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.4g	0%
Total Sugars 42.5g
Protein 39.7g	0%

Vitamin D 82IU	0%
Calcium 354.0mg	0%
Iron 11.4mg	0%
Potassium 4141.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 56.6%

Protein: 7.2%

Carbs: 36.2%