Two-Potato Latkes

One of the most well-known dishes of Hanukkah is latkes--potato pancakes cooked in symbolic olive oil. You can use a food processor's shredding blade for fast preparation. Serve latkes with applesauce and reduced-fat sour cream.

Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 2 latkes)

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons  olive oil
• 1/4  cup  grated fresh onion
• 1  pound  shredded peeled baking potato
• 1/2  pound  shredded peeled sweet potato
• 1/2  cup  all-purpose flour (about 2 1/4 ounces)
• 1/3  cup  finely chopped green onions
• 1/2  teaspoon  salt
• 1/4  teaspoon  freshly ground black pepper
• 1  garlic clove, minced
• 1  large egg, lightly beaten
• Cooking spray
• Green onion strips (optional)

Preparation

Preheat oven to 425°.

Drizzle a jelly-roll pan evenly with oil, tilting pan to coat.

Combine grated onion and potatoes in a sieve; squeeze out excess moisture. Lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife. Combine potato mixture, flour, and next 5 ingredients (through egg) in a large bowl. Divide mixture into 8 equal portions, squeezing out excess liquid. Shape each portion into a 1/4-inch-thick patty; place on prepared pan. Lightly coat tops of patties with cooking spray. Bake at 425° for 12 minutes. Carefully turn patties over; cook 30 minutes or until lightly browned, turning every 10 minutes. Garnish with green onion strips, if desired.

Nutritional Information

Calories:

256 (29% from fat)

Fat:

8.3g (sat 1.4g,mono 5.5g,poly 1g)

Protein:

5.7g

Carbohydrate:

40g

Fiber:

4g

Cholesterol:

53mg

Iron:

1.7mg

Sodium:

337mg

Calcium:

38mg