Weight Loss Recipes - Potato and Parsnip Latkes


Potato and Parsnip Latkes
(makes 5 servings)

Ingredients:Nutrition Facts for Potato and Parsnip Latkes
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2 1/2 cups peeled and shredded baking potato

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1 1/4 cup shredded parsnip

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1 1/4 cup peeled and shredded sweet potato

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1 teaspoon salt

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1/4 cup all-purpose flour

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1 1/4 cups onion, chopped

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1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

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2 large egg whites

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Nonfat cooking spray

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Nonfat sour cream

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1/4 cup chopped green onion

Directions:
1.

Place a colander in the sink and line with paper towels. Add the shredded baking potato, parsnip, sweet potato and sprinkle with the 1 teaspoon salt. Let stand for about 15-20 minutes.

2.

Gather the ends of the paper towels together and squeeze the potato mixture to remove excess liquid then transfer mixture to a large bowl.

3.

Add flour, onion and pepper and toss well.

4.

Add egg whites and mix well.

5.

Spray a large skillet with nonfat cooking spray then heat to medium-high heat.

6.

Spoon 1/3 cup of the batter into the skillet and cook 4-5 minutes on each side or until browned. Repeat with rest of mixture.

7.

Serve latkes with a dollop of nonfat sour cream sprinkled with chopped green onion.


TEXT VERSION OF NUTRITION FACTS:
Serving Size: 1/5 of recipe (225 g)
Servings Per Recipe: 5
Amount per serving
Calories193
Calories from fat7
Total Fat1 g
Saturated Fat0 g
Cholesterol2 ,g
Sodium516 mg
Total Carbohydrates39 g
Dietary Fiber5 g
Sugars1 g
Protein6 g
Vitamin A165%
Vitamin C50%
Calcium8%
Iron8%

 

 

 

 

 

 

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