Vegan Zucchini And Potato Latkes Recipes

ZUCCHINI POTATO LATKES

Steps:

• NOTE: For best latke consistency, half the raw potatoes are grated using the chopping blade of a food processor, half with its fine grating disc.
• Or use a hand box-grater, grating half the potatoes on the large-hole side, the remainder on the fine-hole.
• The latkes can be made cocktail size-they're great passed with drinks.
• In a food processor fitted with a fine grating disk, grate the zucchini.
• Squeeze out any extra liquid and place in a large bowl.
• Grate half the potatoes in the food processor with the grating disc, or on the finest side of a box-grater, and squeeze out any liquid.
• Quickly add the potatoes to the zucchini.
• Add the eggs and the flour until the mixture is no longer runny and stir to blend.
• In the processor fitted with a metal blade, pulse-chop the onion and remaining potato finely, or grate the potato only on the large-hole side of a box-grater and combine with the onions.
• Add to the zucchini-potato mixture.
• Add the dill and season to taste with the salt and pepper.
• Stir to blend well.
• In a large, heavy skillet, heat 1/8 to 1/4 inch of vegetable oil over medium heat.
• Stir the batter if it appears to have separated.
• When the oil is hot (a drop of the potato mixture added to it will sizzle immediately), spoon quarter-cups of the mixture, or tablespoons for cocktail lakes, into the oil.
• Do not crowd.
• Brown the pancakes on both sides, about 5 minutes total.
• They are ready to be turned over when the sides are turning brown.
• Drain them on brown paper or paper towels and keep warm while preparing additional batches.
• Serve immediately.
• 32 Large or 72 cocktail size.

ZUCCHINI-POTATO LATKES WITH TZATZIKI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°F.
• Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
• Toss zucchini, potato, 3 tablespoons shallot and egg in a large bowl.
• Add breadcrumbs, feta, 1 tablespoon dill, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; toss to combine.
• Form the mixture into 12 patties.
• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add 6 patties, cover and cook until crispy and browned on one side, 2 to 5 minutes.
• Carefully transfer the latkes to the prepared pan, browned-side down.
• Repeat with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and patties.
• Transfer the latkes to the oven.
• Bake until firm and heated through, 10 to 12 minutes.
• Meanwhile, prepare tzatziki:.
• Combine yogurt, cucumber, vinegar, the remaining minced shallot, 1 tablespoon dill and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a small bowl.
• Serve the latkes with the tzatziki on the side.

VEGAN ZUCCHINI AND POTATO LATKES

Steps:

• Mix the zucchini, potato and onion together.
• Blend the tofu until smooth and add to the zucchini mixture.
• In another bowl mix the flour, bread crumbs, pepper, garlic powder and salt. Combine it into the zucchini tofu mixture.
• Heat a large non-stick skillet and add 3 tablespoons of coconut oil.
• Form into pancake type of patties and drop into the hot oil. Fry on one side then the other until golden brown.
• Add more oil to the pan as needed.
• Put on paper towels to remove the excess oil.
• Serve warm with apple sauce and/or Vegan sour cream.
• Bon Appetit!