No-Fry Potato Latkes

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

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