Makes 24 medium latkas
Ingredients
- 4 teaspoon canola or vegetable oil, divided
- 3 medium Idaho potatoes
- 10 oz. package frozen chopped spinach, thawed
- 1 medium onion
- 2 carrots
- 2 tablespoon minced fresh dill
- 2 eggs plus 2 egg whites
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Directions
- Place oven racks on the lowest and middle positions;
- Preheat oven to 450°;
- Line 2 baking sheets with aluminum foil;
- Spray with non-stick cooking spray;
- Brush each pan with 1 tsp. of oil;
- Peel and grate potatoes;
- Blend spinach, onion, carrots and dill until fine;
- Add grated potatoes, eggs, egg whites and remaining 2 tsp. oil;
- Mix vigorously;
- Quickly blend in remaining ingredients;
- Drop mixture by rounded spoonfuls onto prepared baking sheets;
- Flatten slightly with the back of the spoon to form latkas;
- Bake uncovered at 450° for 10 minutes;
- Turn latkas over;
- Rotate pans between upper rack and lower rack;
- Bake about 8 to 10 minutes longer, or until brown.
- Serve immediately.
Calories: 42
Protein: 2 grams
Fat: 1.2 grams
Carbohydrates: 6 grams
Exchanges: 1/2 Bread/Starch