Vegetable Latkas

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: Jewish

Vegetable latkas are crispy, savory pancakes packed with shredded potatoes, carrots, zucchini, and parsnips, perfect for a hearty, vegetarian-friendly meal or side dish.

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups finely shredded potatoes
  • 2 cups finely shredded carrots
  • 2 cups finely shredded zucchini
  • 1 1/4 cups finely shredded parsnip
  • 3/4 cup minced scallions
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup flour
  • 3 large eggs, separated
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. Rinse and drain shredded potatoes twice with cold water. Squeeze dry and put in a large bowl.
  2. Add shredded carrots, zucchini, parsnip, scallions and salt.
  3. Let stand for 10 to 15 minutes.
  4. Stir flour, egg yolks, and pepper into the vegetable mixture.
  5. Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.
  6. Gently fold the egg whites into the batter.
  7. Heat a nonstick griddle over medium heat until hot. Lightly grease the griddle with 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil per batch of pancakes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

536 kcal 27% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 9.3g 19% DV
Total Fat 20.9g 27% DV
Carbs 80.6g 29% DV
Fiber 9.9g 35% DV
Sugar 11.5g 23% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9985.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 1434.5mg 31% DV
Cholesterol 78mg 26% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 1095.5mcg 100% DV
Vitamin C 40mg 44% DV
Calcium 152mg 12% DV
Iron 3.6mg 20% DV

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

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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