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.*
Recipe FAQ
The most important step here is to drain the potatoes. Potatoes are full of water (which is a good thing, nutritionally) but the excess moisture will prevent the latkes from getting nice and crispy! We layer the fresh potato shreds between paper towels and then squeeze. You'll be amazed at how much water comes out!
We recommend storing them in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
The microwave will work but we highly suggest reheating them in the oven! They're best eaten fresh but if they need to be reheated, pop them in the oven for ~10 minutes at 300-350 degrees. The air fryer is also a great way to reheat these latkes!
Yes! Freeze them in an air-tight container for up to 1 month. Let them thaw at room temp and immediately toast them in the oven!
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- Crispy Brussels Sprouts Recipe with Cranberries & Pecans
- Oven Roasted Butternut Squash
- Festive Fall Salad
- Easy Sweet Potato Casserole
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PrintCrispy Broccoli Potato Latkes
Crispy broccoli potato latkes are just as good as traditional potato latkes. Don't know 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!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 14 latkes 1x
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Sides
- Method: Pan Frying
- Cuisine: Jewish
Ingredients
- 3 cups (364g) shredded Russet potatoes (~1 large potato)
- ½ medium yellow onion (84g), diced
- 2 cups (141g) broccoli slaw
- ⅓ cup (55g) white whole wheat flour
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 2 eggs + 2 egg whites, whisked
- ⅓ cup (50g) olive oil, divided into thirds
Instructions
- Layer a plate with paper towels (to drain the potato & onion).
- Shred potato(es) using a food processor or box grater. Dice onion.
- Place potato and onion in between layers of paper towels and press or squeeze out as much moisture as possible.
- Toss potatoes, onion, broccoli slaw, flour, salt, and pepper until coated.
- Add egg mixture and toss until evenly combined. Set aside for 10 minutes while oil heats up.
- Pour ⅓ of oil into a medium saucepan over medium to medium high heat.
- Oil will be ready when you wet your hand and splash a few drops of water onto it and it sizzles!
- Stir mixture (it’s okay if some liquid separates) and scoop ¼ cup onto pan and repeat until pan is nicely full but latkes aren’t touching.
- You may need to flatten out the latkes with the back of the measuring cup.
- Cook ~4-6 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Flip and cook the other side until golden brown, another 4-6 minutes.
- While latkes are cooking, prep another plate by lining it with clean paper towels.
- Once latkes are done, transfer to the prepared plate so the paper towels can absorb excess oil.
- Repeat steps 4-8 until batter is all used.
- Serve warm with low-fat sour cream (or plain Greek yogurt) or applesauce. Enjoy!
Notes
- These are best served fresh, but you can reheat in the oven at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes, or until crispy. The air fryer also reheats these well!
- Store in air-tight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 1 month.
- If you typically eat potato latkes with sour cream, try a low-fat sour cream or even low-fat plain Greek yogurt for added nutrition!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 latke
- Calories: 88
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 187
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 7
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 27
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Abbie says
Genius idea to use broccoli slaw, I never would have thought of that. The shredded potatoes started to turn pink before I was able to cook them - is that normal??
Lauren says
Yes I randomly thought of it one day and decided to give it a try! Yes that's totally normal. Potatoes start to do that as they're exposed to oxygen.