Veggie Latkelles (Waffled Latkes) with Lox
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4.8
Veggie Latkelles (Waffled Latkes) with Lox
Description
Veggie Latkelles (Waffled Latkes) with Lox use a mixture of shredded vegetables: carrot, zucchini, red bell pepper, onion, and potatoes. After grating, excess moisture is squeezed out to ensure crispness. The mixture is bound with beaten eggs, matzo meal or flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Cooking the latke batter in a waffle iron browns the latkelles evenly, producing a crisp exterior and a moist, tender center.
The latkelles are served with smoked salmon (lox), sour cream, dill, red onion slivers, and capers, which add complementary flavors and textures. The smoky, salty salmon contrasts with the slightly sweet and savory vegetable pancakes, while sour cream and dill add creaminess and fresh herb notes.
This dish works well as a brunch item or appetizer, offering an inventive presentation for classic latkes. The waffle iron method streamlines preparation and shapes them uniformly, making serving easy alongside accompaniments.
Ingredients
- 2 carrot peeled and shredded (6 oz, large
- applesauce
- 1 zucchini shredded, large, 8 oz
- smoked salmon Nova Lox or smoked salmon
- 1 red bell pepper (shredded)
- sour cream light
- 1 onion shredded, medium
- dill chopped
- 2 russet potatoes scrubbed and shredded (16 oz, large
- red onion slivered
- 1/4 cup matzo meal (or all-purpose flour (wheat or GF))
- capers (drained)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 1/4 teaspoon salt kosher salt, to taste
- 1 1/4 teaspoon black pepper kosher salt, to taste
- 3 egg beaten, large
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Using a box grater, grate all the veggies, saving the potatoes for last to prevent browning.
- Squeeze out all the excess liquid well with a cheese cloth or towels.
- Stir in matzo meal or flour, baking powder, salt and pepper. Add the eggs and mix well.
- Spray waffle iron and heat on medium-low heat.
- Place scant 2/3 cup in the center of the waffle iron and close, cook 5 minutes, until browned and crisp on the edges and cooked through in the center.
- Set aside and repeat with the remaining mixture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 205 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2latkes | |
| Calories | 205kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5g | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 139.5mg | 47% |
| Sodium | 575.5mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.8
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