Mini Beet & Carrot Latkes with Feta Chive Crumble
The combination of beets and carrots make these baked latkes naturally sweet. The feta and chive crumble adds some savory flavor to the dish.
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Health Benefit: Both beets and sweet potatoes contain beneficial vitamin C. While it is best known as a go-to cold fighter, the vitamin really works by encouraging the production of white blood cells, which can fight any infection.
Ingredients
2 carrots, peeled and grated (about ¾ cups)
1 large red beet or 2 medium, peeled and grated (about 1½ cups)
1 yellow-fleshed potato, peeled and grated (about 1 cup)
¼ cup whole-wheat or whole- grain spelt flour
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 cloves garlic, minced or crushed
1 tsp ground cumin
¼ tsp each sea salt and ground black pepper
¼ cup grape seed oil, divided
⅓ cup full-fat feta cheese, optional
2 tbsp chopped fresh chives, optional
Preparation
1. Preheat oven to 450°F. Place 2 large rimmed baking sheets in the oven.
2. In large bowl, combine carrots, beet and potato. Using a clean tea towel or several layers of paper towel, wring out liquid from vegetables. Repeat, squeezing out as much liquid as possible. Discard liquid.
3. Return vegetables to bowl; stir in flour, egg, garlic, cumin, salt and pepper until combined. Brush each baking sheet with 1 tbsp oil; return to oven for 1 minute. Remove from oven. Drop vegetable mixture onto baking sheets, 1 rounded tbsp per latke, and flatten using a spatula or bottom of a measuring cup. Brush tops with remaining 2 tbsp oil. Bake, turning once, until vegetables are golden brown on the edges and cooked through, about 25 minutes.
4. If making topping, crumble feta on latkes and sprinkle with chives.
Nutrition Information
- Serving Size 4 latkes
- Calories 153
- Carbohydrate Content 14 g
- Cholesterol Content 31 mg
- Fat Content 0 g
- Fiber Content 3 g
- Protein Content 3 g
- Saturated Fat Content 1 g
- Sodium Content 143 mg
- Sugar Content 4 g