Perfect Potato Latkes Recipe

Name: Perfect Potato Latkes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups peeled and quartered baking potatoes (about 4 medium); 1 medium-sized onion, quartered; 1/2 12.3-oz. pkg. lite silken tofu; 1/4 cup nutritional yeast; 2 1/2 Tbs. whole wheat flour; 2 Tbs. whole grain yellow cornmeal; 1 Tbs. egg replacer powder; 1 tsp. baking powder; 1 tsp. sea salt; 1/2 cup unflavored soymilk; 1/2 cup mashed potato flakes; 1 Tbs. olive oil

Servings: persons

4 cups peeled and quartered baking potatoes (about 4 medium)
1 medium-sized onion, quartered
1/2 12.3-oz. pkg. lite silken tofu
1/4 cup nutritional yeast
2 1/2 Tbs. whole wheat flour
2 Tbs. whole grain yellow cornmeal
1 Tbs. egg replacer powder
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. sea salt
1/2 cup unflavored soymilk
1/2 cup mashed potato flakes
1 Tbs. olive oil

1
Preheat oven to 200F.
2
Grate potatoes in food processor or using small holes of hand grater.
3
Spread on layered paper towels, and press out excess moisture.
4
Grate onion; mix with potatoes in large bowl.
5
Set aside.
6
Put tofu in food processor, and puree until smooth.
7
Add yeast, flour, cornmeal, egg replacer, baking powder and salt.
8
With motor running, pour soymilk through feed tube, and process until blended, 1 to 2 minutes.
9
Add tofu mixture, potato flakes and oil to potato mixture, and mix well.
10
Coat large nonstick skillet with cooking spray, and heat about 30 seconds over medium heat.
11
Add batter to pan in 1/4 cupfuls.
12
Cook latkes 3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
13
Transfer to baking sheet, cover with foil and keep warm in oven.
14
Repeat, re-spraying pan when necessary.
15
Serve hot.

750

kcal

Calories

Fat

105

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups peeled and quartered baking potatoes (about 4 medium), 1 medium-sized onion, quartered, 1/2 12.3-oz. pkg. lite silken tofu, 1/4 cup nutritional yeast, and more.

Yes, Perfect Potato Latkes falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Perfect Potato Latkes

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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