Latke-Inspired Sweet Potato Pancakes
Indulge with a modern twist on tradition with our California Grown Latke-Inspired Sweet Potato Pancakes. These golden pancakes, crafted from coarsely grated sweet potatoes, are a fusion of earthy flavors and crisp textures. Enhanced with almond flour and scallions, they're a wholesome take on a classic favorite.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds California sweet potatoes peeled and grated coarsely
- 1 ⅔ cup almond flour
- 3 eggs slightly beaten
- 3 green onions green stalk and white bulb thinly sliced
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt plus more for finishing
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ¾ cup vegetable oil
Optional toppings for Latke-Inspired Sweet Potato Pancakes
- apple butter storebought or homemade with pistachio and pomegranate
- sour cream and chive
Instructions
- Peel and grate sweet potatoes either with a box grater or food processor. Working in batches, wrap sweet potatoes in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out as much water as you can, then transfer to a mixing bowl.
- Add almond flour, eggs, scallion, salt, and pepper, and mix until fully incorporated.
- In a medium skillet or saute pan, heat oil on medium-high just until you can see smoke.
- Using a ¼ cup to measure, spoon the latke mixture into oil in batches of 3 or 4. Press mixture with a spatula to flatten out and form pancake shapes.
- Let cook for about two minutes or until golden brown and crispy, then gently flip and allow to cook another two minutes.
- Transfer to a plate or baking sheet lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil and season with a pinch of kosher salt.
- Latkes are best served immediately, but may be made ahead and warmed in a preheated 400 degree oven.
Notes
Squeezing excess water from the sweet potatoes is an important step to help the latke pancakes bind to the egg and flour. This also helps them from falling apart as you flip them.
Nutrition
Serving: 3latkesCalories: 179kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.3gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 297mgPotassium: 187mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 7210IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 67mgIron: 1mg
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