Veggie Latkes

Crispy, golden, and packed with wholesome goodness, these Veggie Latkes are a modern twist on a classic comfort food. This recipe combines shredded russet potatoes, carrots, zucchini, and onion to create a colorful medley of flavors and textures, enhanced by garlic and a hint of ground cumin for a subtle, warming spice. The key to their signature crispiness lies in thoroughly squeezing out excess moisture from the vegetables before frying them to perfection. Ready in just 45 minutes, these vegetarian latkes are versatile enough to serve as a crowd-pleasing appetizer, a side dish, or even a main course. Pair them with applesauce or tangy sour cream for the ultimate savory-sweet balance that will delight your taste buds. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a festive holiday table, these veggie latkes are a flavorful and healthy upgrade for your latke repertoire!

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 large Russet potatoes
• 2 medium Carrots
• 1 medium Zucchini
• 1 medium Yellow onion
• 2 small Garlic cloves
• 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 large Eggs
• 1.5 teaspoons Kosher salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.25 cup Vegetable oil

Directions

Step 1

Peel the potatoes, carrots, and onion. Grate the potatoes, carrots, zucchini, and onion using the coarse side of a box grater or a food processor with a shredding attachment.

Step 2

Place the grated vegetables in a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth, and squeeze out as much liquid as possible. This step is crucial to ensure the latkes are crispy.

Step 3

Mince the garlic cloves finely and add them to a large mixing bowl.

Step 4

In the same mixing bowl, combine the grated and squeezed vegetables, flour, eggs, kosher salt, black pepper, and ground cumin. Mix well until the ingredients are evenly distributed and the mixture holds together.

Step 5

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, scoop approximately 1/4 cup of the latke mixture and form it into a flat patty with your hands.

Step 6

Carefully place the patties into the hot oil, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Fry each latke for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.

Step 7

Transfer the cooked latkes to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Repeat with the remaining mixture, adding more oil to the pan as needed.

Step 8

Serve the veggie latkes warm with applesauce or sour cream, or enjoy them on their own!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1264.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1576.0

Total Fat 63.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 33.9g
Cholesterol 372mg	0%
Sodium 3073.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 219.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.8g	0%
Total Sugars 32.0g
Protein 41.2g	0%

Vitamin D 82IU	0%
Calcium 276.0mg	0%
Iron 13.9mg	0%
Potassium 4630.8mg	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: 35.5%

Protein: 10.2%

Carbs: 54.3%