April 25, 2022

Healthy Recipe: Potato-Free Carrot Latke

By Do It Better Wellness

TOM D'INTINO/for PhillyVoice

If you love a crispy latke but could do without the carbs in potatoes, you’re going to love this potato-free carrot latke recipe. This dish can be a party appetizer, a side dish or even a main course alongside some fresh greens.

Potato-Free Carrot Latke

Ingredients:
• 2 eggs
• 4 medium carrots
• ¼ cup of chickpea flour
• 1/3 cup of fresh cilantro or parsley
• 1/3 cup of Parmesan cheese
• 1/3 cup of feta cheese
• 3 tablespoons of olive oil
• Optional garlic
• Optional onion, diced
• ½ cup of fat-free plain Greek yogurt
• 4 cups of arugula

Directions:

Peel and wash carrots, grate roughly and add to large bowl.
Add chickpea flower, parsley, eggs, cheese; then mix until combined.
If desired, add salt/pepper, garlic, or any other spice (like cumin).
Add oil to pan on medium-high.
Measure 1/4 cup and place in pan, mixture is loose, press down slightly, cook on each side about 3 minutes.
To make dip add spices and squeeze of lemon to yogurt.
Mix 1 Tbsp. Olive Oil, squeeze of lemon to arugula.

Vegan/Paleo Option:
Use vegan cheese & egg substitute

Nutritional Information:
Calories: 208
Protein: 6g
Carbs: 15g
Sodium: 214mg
Potassium: 300mg
Calcium: 33mg

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