Crispy Broccoli Potato Latkes

Crispy broccoli potato latkes are just as good as traditional potato latkes. And don't knock it til you try it! A good potato latke is delicious. Crispy, crunchy, salty.. so good! White potatoes can actually be quite nutritious (see below for more info!) but adding broccoli slaw can increase the nutrient quality of traditional latkes without you even noticing!

Healthy Potato Latkes

Latkes are traditionally made in celebration of Hanukkah but anyone can enjoy these delicious fritters! Shred white potatoes into thin strips, mix with egg, onion, matzo meal (or some sort of "binder"), and pan fry. The end result is a crispy potato pancake of sorts and they pair well with sour cream and/or applesauce. To improve the nutrient quality of this recipe, I added fresh broccoli slaw, which typically contains shredded broccoli, cabbage, and carrots. The strips are so thin and cook in the same amount of time as the potato strips, as well as have minimal flavor when mixed with the other potato latke ingredients. If you need to hide veggies in recipes, this recipe is for you! These healthy potato latkes are just as crunchy and crispy as traditional potato latkes but they have some broccoli and cabbage hidden in them!

Ingredient Highlights - Crispy Broccoli Potato Latkes

• Potatoes - white potatoes can be more nutritious than they have a reputation for, especially if you keep the skin on (that's where most of the fiber is). They are sources of potassium, magnesium, vitamin C, phosphorus, and folate!
• Broccoli slaw - most grocery stores sell pre-packaged broccoli slaw in the salad area of the produce section. Broccoli contains fiber, vitamin C, vitamin K, potassium, and some iron, so you can see how these contribute nutrition to these healthy potato latkes!
• Onion - onions are actually a good source of fructans, which are a prebiotic fiber. As a result, some people may be sensitive to onions for this reason because of potential GI discomfort they may cause! You can omit these if onions cause you GI issues.
• Flour - in lieu of all-purpose flour (which would work fine here!), I used white whole wheat flour. White whole wheat flour has more B vitamins and fiber compared to AP flour but AP flour (or whole wheat if you want to go all the way) would work just fine in these crispy broccoli potato latkes.
• Egg + egg white - egg yolks get a bad rap because that's where the fat is but they're filled with important nutrients like vitamin D (fun fact: they're one of the few foods that naturally contains vitamin D!), B12, vitamin A, and folate. Adding the extra egg white simply adds some protein!
• Oil - it's important to use an oil that can be heated. Naturally-occurring anti-inflammatory properties found in oils become pro-inflammatory when some oils are heated, which we don't want! To prevent this, use an oil that has a high smoke point like avocado oil, safflower oil, sesame seed oil, or sunflower oil. You can use regular olive oil (not extra virgin) as long as the temperature doesn't get too high to the point where the pan starts smoking!
• Salt & pepper - You can add any other seasonings you'd like, like garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, etc.! A good sprinkle of sea salt on top right after cooking is *chef's kiss.*

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