Olive Latkes

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Ingredients

  • 34 cup olive oil, divided
  • 2 cups onions, chopped
  • 14 cup garlic, chopped
  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 4 eggs, beaten
  • 4 cups olives in brine (green or black)

Instructions

  1. In a medium saute pan, heat one-fourth cup of oil and saute the onion and garlic till golden, about 5 minutes.
  2. Set aside to cool slightly.
  3. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cumin.
  4. Beat in the eggs and onion and garlic mixture with a fork.
  5. Stir in the olives and add water, as needed, if the mixture seems too thick.
  6. Heat one-fourth cup of the remaining oil in the pan and use a small cup or soup ladle to form 3 to 4 latkes.
  7. Fry on both sides till golden.
  8. Repeat until all the batter is used, adding additional oil as needed for frying.
  9. Transfer the latkes to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
  10. Serve with thick yogurt or sour cream.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

714 kcal 36% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 12.1g 24% DV
Total Fat 44g 56% DV
Carbs 77.6g 28% DV
Fiber 5.4g 19% DV
Sugar 3g 6% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 19910.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 683mg 15% DV
Cholesterol 64.5mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 40mcg 4% DV
Vitamin C 2.5mg 3% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 1796.3mg 100% DV
Iron 22.4mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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