Festive Latkes for a Happy Hanukkah!

Happy Festival of Lights to all my friends celebrating! And even if you’re not celebrating Hanukkah, today’s recipe is something everyone can enjoy. I looked around for the the most scrumptious-looking latkes I could find. So many to choose from! This recipe comes from the Gluten-Free Bay blog — a bonus for all of you out there who are vegan and gluten-free. I made the simple substitution of using Energ-G Egg Replacer for the eggs included in the recipe as originally written.

Confetti Latkes: Parsnip & Carrot Pancakes

ingredients:

• 1 pound parsnips
• 1/2 pound carrots
• 1 large onion
• 6 cloves garlic
• 1 tablespoon pepper
• 2 teaspoons salt
• juice of 1/2 lemon
• 1/2 cup chives, finely chopped
• Ener-G Egg Replacer* (equivalent for 3 eggs)

directions:

1. Peel and remove ends from parsnips and carrots. Grate the parsnips and carrots, by hand or using a food processor with the grater attachment. Place in large bowl.
2. Puree the onions and garlic in a food processor and add the vegetable mixture.
3. Add remaining ingredients and mix well.
4. Heat 1/2 inch of olive oil in a heavy pan until right before the oil’s smoking point.
5. Add 1/4 cup of batter at a time to the hot oil, pressing gently with the back of the spatula until each pancake is 1/2 inch thick. Cook until the exterior is crispy and golden brown (approx. 2 minutes); flip and cook the second side.
6. Remove with slotted spatula and place on a plate lined with several layers of brown paper or paper towels. Serve hot.

* See my Easy Egg Substitutes post for more alternatives for your cooking and baking needs.

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