It’s Latke season. Don’t get trapped in all of the high-fat, low-nutrient recipes out there, and step outside of the box with this healthier version of your holiday favorite.
reblogged from I breathe I’m hungry
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Zucchini and Sweet Potato Latkes
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Zucchini and Sweet Potato LatkesMakes 4 latkes
Ingredients:
1 cup shredded zucchini
1 cup shredded sweet potato
1 egg, beaten
1 Tbl coconut
flour
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp dried parsley
Salt & pepper to taste
1 Tbl ghee or clarified butter
1 Tbl EV olive oil
Method
Combine the zucchini, sweet potato and egg in a medium bowl. In a small bowl, mix the coconut flour and spices together. Add the dry ingredients to the zucchini mixture and stir until fully combined. Heat the ghee and olive oil in a medium nonstick pan. Divide the mixture into four equal portions and drop into the pan, pressing down with a fork until a 1/2 inch thick cake is formed. Cook on medium heat until golden and crisp, then flip carefully and cook the other side. Remove to a plate lined with paper towels to drain. Season with an additional sprinkle of kosher salt. Serve hot.
Approximate nutrition info per latke: 122 calories, 9g fat, 6.25g net carbs, 3g protein
