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Curried Tri-Color Potato Latkes

VSVicki Shanta Retelny
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Photo: Any Lane

Written in 2017, 9 years ago. Food science changes, so check newer advice before you change your routine.

Nutritional Balance

Balanced Meal Nutrition Profile

Estimated nutrient density and satiety balance per serving against daily wellness targets.

  1. Dietary Fiber SupportDigestive wellness 38% daily goal
  2. Satiety DurationFullness without crashes 4.5 hours
  3. Blood Sugar StabilityLow glycemic curve Steady curve
  4. Prep SimplicityWeeknight ease Practical prep

Source: Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health & USDA Dietary Guidelines.

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Servings: 7
Serving size: 1 latke
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3 cups grated yellow, purple and red potatoes (about 1½ pounds)
  • 1 cup minced shallots
  • 2 minced garlic cloves
  • 1 tablespoon chopped rosemary
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) canola oil
  • ¼ cup, plus 3 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce (optional)

Instructions

  1. Place grated potatoes into a colander in the sink and squeeze or knead gently to release excess liquid.
  2. Transfer potatoes to a large bowl and add shallots, garlic, rosemary, eggs, cheese, curry and salt. Stir gently until combined.
  3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 30 seconds.
  4. Use clean hands to form 7 round latkes with ½-cup potato mixture each.
  5. Place latkes in skillet and cook until golden brown and crisp, about 5 minutes. Flip latkes and cook another 5 minutes or until golden brown.
  6. Repeat until all latkes are cooked, then top each with 1 tablespoon applesauce (if desired) and serve immediately.

Nutrition per serving: CALORIES 147; TOTAL FAT 7g; SAT. FAT 1g; CHOL. 60mg; SODIUM 303mg; CARB. 18g; FIBER 2g; SUGARS 2g; PROTEIN 5g; POTASSIUM 318mg; PHOSPHORUS 95mg

Vicki Shanta Retelny

Vicki Shanta Retelny, RDN, LDN, is the Lifestyle Nutritionist: her Chicago-based practice focuses on lifestyle nutrition and culinary communications. Read her blog, SimpleCravingsRealFood.com, and connect with her on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.