Potato Latkes Lightened Up
- Yield: 4 servings
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 12 to 16
Ingredients
- 2 1/2cups shredded, unpeeled russet potatoes (about 1 pound)
- 1/2cup grated onion
- 1/3cup peeled shredded carrot
- 1/3cup flour
- 2tablespoons snipped fresh chives
- 1teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1-- egg, plus 1 egg white
- 2tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
Instructions
- Scrub potatoes and coarsely grate. Immediately place in a bowl of ice water to keep potatoes from discoloring; let stand for 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, place the onion, carrot, flour, chives, salt, pepper and eggs in a medium bowl and stir well. Drain the potatoes and squeeze out moisture; stir into egg mixture.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large non stick skillet over medium-high heat until very hot. Spoon about 1/4 cup of potato mixture for each pancake into skillet, cooking 4 at a time. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, flattening with the back of a spatula and cooking until golden brown and crisp on both sides. Drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining oil and potatoes. Serve immediately with chunky applesauce and low-fat sour cream.