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Sweet Potato Latkes

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Course Side Dish, Snack
Keyword holiday, holiday sides, sweet potato, hanukkah, easy sides
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 8 latkes
Calories 100

Equipment

  • Food processor

Ingredients

  • 2 sweet potatoes
  • 2 Tbsp. cornstarch (or more as needed)
  • 2 Tbsp. canola oil
  • Kosher salt
  • Applesauce (for serving)

Instructions

  • Shred sweet potatoes on a box grater or electric food processor.
  • Place sweet potatoes in a mixing bowl and sprinkle with cornstarch until shreds are fully coated.
  • Heat oil a medium skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  • Add a scoop of sweet potato to oiled skillet.
  • Flatten each latke with a spatula and cook 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
  • Remove from pan and drain on paper towels.
  • Repeat with rest of potato shreds.
  • Sprinkle lightly with kosher salt and serve immediately.*
  • Serve with applesauce.

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Notes

*If not serving immediately, hold in 250°F oven on a wire rack until ready to serve.
GREAT ADDITIONS/SUBSTITUTIONS
Try yellow or white flesh potatoes and shredded onions for a more traditional latke. 

Nutrition

Calories: 100kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 31mg | Potassium: 191mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 8016IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 0.4mg