Latkes Galore!!

Kevinpa · 10-09-2006, 08:17 PM

We all end up at one point or another with extra cooked or uncooked veggies that we don't know what to do with and do not want them to go to waste. When this happens to me I like to make Latkes. There are many ways and recipe out there to make these but this is my favorite applied to 3 different veggies.
All of the Latkes below are less than 2 carbs each.
Hope you enjoy.

First is Zucchini:

2 medium zucchini (coarsely shredded 400 g. approx. 2 cups)
2 whole green onions(thinly sliced)
2 large eggs
1 c. fresh finely grated parmesan cheese
1 T. LC Mayo, rounded
1/4 c. carbquik
salt and pepper to taste

After shredding, salting(about 9 turns of the salt grinder) and letting the zucchini sit for 10 minutes, be sure to squeeze it as dry as you can with paper towels....I soaked about 15 towels before it was dry enough for me.

Then mix all ingredients and salt and pepper to taste.
Pan fry in a buttered non stick skillet on medium heat till both side of a 3 inch Latke is golden brown.

Makes approx 12 - 3 inch Latkes.

Second is Broccoli:

12 oz broccoli slaw (1 bag)
2 scallions sliced thin
1 T mayo
2 large eggs
1/4 c. carbquik
1 c. grated parmisan cheese
salt and pepper to taste

Put broccoli slaw in covered glass dish with 2 T. water and microwave for 5 min.
Drain.
Then mix all ingredients and salt and pepper to taste.
Pan fry in a buttered non stick skillet on medium heat till both side of a 3 inch Latke is golden brown.

Makes approx 12 - 3 inch Latkes.

Last but not least Spaghetti Squash:

1 small spaghetti squash (400 g. approx. 2 cups)
2 whole green onions(thinly sliced)
2 large eggs
1 c. fresh finely grated parmesan cheese
1 T. LC Mayo, rounded
1/4 c. carbquik
salt and pepper to taste

Halve and remove the seeds from a small spaghetti squash.
Put the 2 halves cut side down in a glass dish and microwave till the meat just scraps out in al dente strands. (Dont over cook or latkes will be harder to set while frying. If it is already cooked you may want to add an extra egg.)

Then mix all ingredients and salt and pepper to taste.
Pan fry in a buttered non stick skillet on medium heat till both side of a 3 inch Latke is golden brown.

Makes approx 12 - 3 inch Latkes.

Kevinpa · 10-09-2006, 09:01 PM

BTW, notice how my photographic skills have improved since 2/9/06 when the zucchini latke picture was taken........

Brendajm · 10-10-2006, 03:48 AM

these look good..

Kevinpa · 10-10-2006, 04:31 AM

I had the Spaghetti squash ones for breakfast this morning, heated with sf syrup.......yum!!

CarolynF · 10-10-2006, 07:12 AM

Yummm...I LOVE LATKES!! I never thought of using broccoli slaw..how were they, Kevin? I have made both the spaghetti squash/zukes..I love to serve them with sour cream/chives..

Sounds like dinner for us tonight..

Kevinpa · 10-10-2006, 07:16 AM

They had a great taste Carolyn, I'm Like you........I LOVE LATKES!!

CarolynF · 10-10-2006, 07:21 AM

This is true confession time..For Christmas..we do have potato ones..my soninlaw loves them..they are the ultimate in latkes..but the rest of the year
we go LC..

My dh loved that squash you suggested..We finished it up last night..yummm.

CarolynF · 10-10-2006, 04:45 PM

Kevin,

I made 1/2 of a batch of the broccoli slaw ones...Absolutely fabulous..and, the easiest ones to make, too..This is a true keeper..But I did put in 2 green onions
and 1 whole T of mayo..I also left out the CQ..and they stuck together great..
Of course, they have to be browned before you flip them..Thanks a bunch..DH loved them!!!

TracyW · 10-10-2006, 05:10 PM

Thanks for the recipes, we usually make these with potatoes and since I am not eating potatoes these will be a great alternative.

Sweeteater · 10-10-2006, 06:26 PM

yum!

That Girl · 10-12-2006, 08:58 AM

i make these with asparagus and romano/parm cheese. fabulous!

kisler · 10-16-2006, 09:45 AM

I made the broccoli slaw latkes and they were very very good. The only change I made was to add one garlic clove. I got 6 big ones though. How do you eye ball the batter to get 12. What do you use to scoop the batter?

I'm going to make the spagetti squash ones tonight and maybe cauliflower pancakes.

Kevinpa · 10-16-2006, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kisler

I made the broccoli slaw latkes and they were very very good. The only change I made was to add one garlic clove. I got 6 big ones though. How do you eye ball the batter to get 12. What do you use to scoop the batter?

I'm going to make the spagetti squash ones tonight and maybe cauliflower pancakes.

I use about 1 1/2 tablespoons, I guess I have made them so many time I just sort of know when to stop.

tyler43836 · 10-16-2006, 09:54 AM

Kevinpa....I

you! hope DW isn't a jealous woman....

Think you could make these with cauliflower? I ALWAYS end up with leftover cauliflower.

kisler · 10-16-2006, 09:58 AM

Thank you for your response. I have made several of your recipes and enjoyed them all.

Kevinpa · 10-16-2006, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tyler43836

Kevinpa....I

you! hope DW isn't a jealous woman....

Think you could make these with cauliflower? I ALWAYS end up with leftover cauliflower.

Yes I made them once with some left over cauliflower I had. I was in a hurry that day though and didn't write it down.....they were very good though.

DixieMoon · 10-16-2006, 10:01 AM

These look interesting. After they are cooked, are they crunchy? Wondered if you could use these as a mini pizza crust -just top with sf tomato sauce, pepperoni, etc.

Kevinpa · 10-16-2006, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DixieMoon

These look interesting. After they are cooked, are they crunchy? Wondered if you could use these as a mini pizza crust -just top with sf tomato sauce, pepperoni, etc.

no they are not crunchy, they are a pancake, but I would imagine they would make a good mini pizza base.

DixieMoon · 10-16-2006, 10:06 AM

Thanks Kevin - a good way to get in veggies and pizza.

kisler · 10-16-2006, 10:07 AM

I friend mine in a non-stock skillet with a little olive oil and smart balance (omegia-3 butter). They came out cripsy on the edges. Very good.

Kevinpa · 10-16-2006, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tyler43836

Kevinpa....I

you! hope DW isn't a jealous woman....

Think you could make these with cauliflower? I ALWAYS end up with leftover cauliflower.

Tyler, I went back and looked in my journal and found this note but nothing as to how much cauliflower I used:

mashed the cauliflower and combined with

2 eggs
3 T. lc flour
1 t Italian seasoning
1/4 c. grated parm cheese

fry in buttered heavy skillet

DixieMoon · 10-16-2006, 10:14 AM

If they come out pancake-like, I might try shredding some apple with the egg and add cinnamon or even some shredded pumpkin. Hmm - will have to experiment.

tyler43836 · 10-16-2006, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kevinpa

Tyler, I went back and looked in my journal and found this note but nothing as to how much cauliflower I used:

mashed the cauliflower and combined with

2 eggs
3 T. lc flour
1 t Italian seasoning
1/4 c. grated parm cheese

fry in buttered heavy skillet

I'm going to give it a try...

DixieMoon · 10-17-2006, 04:20 PM

Thanks Kevin for the recipe. I made my first zucchini latkes tonight. I added to the recipe some chopped pickled jalapeno peppers that DH and I canned this summer. I also added some finely shredded Mexican blend cheese. I did not use any CQ. Top with some salsa or pico de gallo and a dollop of sour cream--YUM.

I had this with some homemade hamburger vegetable soup.

Melodye · 10-18-2006, 03:46 AM

These look wonderful. I use to make potatoe ones, before I began low carbing, just never thought about these.I will definately be given them a try.

BB in MN · 10-18-2006, 04:27 PM

Can you reheat these, because I would be the only one eating them and 12 would be toooo many

Have you tried these with any of the winter squash?

Beth

Lehgrad · 10-18-2006, 04:56 PM

These were great! I made them just as the recipe said except I used regular onions instead of scallions.

Thanks for the recipe!

Kevinpa · 10-18-2006, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BB in MN

Can you reheat these, because I would be the only one eating them and 12 would be toooo many

Have you tried these with any of the winter squash?

Beth

I keep mine in a tupperware container in the fridge and love to eat them cold for a quick snack or zap them for 60 sec. in the microwave.
No, I didnt do the winter squash yet.......so many recipes.....so little time....

SteveKITH · 10-18-2006, 10:25 PM

where does one buy broccoli slaw?

Kevinpa · 10-18-2006, 10:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteveKITH

10-09-2006, 08:17 PM	#1
Kevinpa Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 4,633 Gallery: Kevinpa Stats: 230/160/165 WOE: Low Carb Maintenance Start Date: May 2005	Latkes Galore!! We all end up at one point or another with extra cooked or uncooked veggies that we don't know what to do with and do not want them to go to waste. When this happens to me I like to make Latkes. There are many ways and recipe out there to make these but this is my favorite applied to 3 different veggies. All of the Latkes below are less than 2 carbs each. Hope you enjoy. First is Zucchini: 2 medium zucchini (coarsely shredded 400 g. approx. 2 cups) 2 whole green onions(thinly sliced) 2 large eggs 1 c. fresh finely grated parmesan cheese 1 T. LC Mayo, rounded 1/4 c. carbquik salt and pepper to taste After shredding, salting(about 9 turns of the salt grinder) and letting the zucchini sit for 10 minutes, be sure to squeeze it as dry as you can with paper towels....I soaked about 15 towels before it was dry enough for me. Then mix all ingredients and salt and pepper to taste. Pan fry in a buttered non stick skillet on medium heat till both side of a 3 inch Latke is golden brown. Makes approx 12 - 3 inch Latkes. Second is Broccoli: 12 oz broccoli slaw (1 bag) 2 scallions sliced thin 1 T mayo 2 large eggs 1/4 c. carbquik 1 c. grated parmisan cheese salt and pepper to taste Put broccoli slaw in covered glass dish with 2 T. water and microwave for 5 min. Drain. Then mix all ingredients and salt and pepper to taste. Pan fry in a buttered non stick skillet on medium heat till both side of a 3 inch Latke is golden brown. Makes approx 12 - 3 inch Latkes. Last but not least Spaghetti Squash: 1 small spaghetti squash (400 g. approx. 2 cups) 2 whole green onions(thinly sliced) 2 large eggs 1 c. fresh finely grated parmesan cheese 1 T. LC Mayo, rounded 1/4 c. carbquik salt and pepper to taste Halve and remove the seeds from a small spaghetti squash. Put the 2 halves cut side down in a glass dish and microwave till the meat just scraps out in al dente strands. (Dont over cook or latkes will be harder to set while frying. If it is already cooked you may want to add an extra egg.) Then mix all ingredients and salt and pepper to taste. Pan fry in a buttered non stick skillet on medium heat till both side of a 3 inch Latke is golden brown. Makes approx 12 - 3 inch Latkes. __________________ Success is a journey, Not a destination. So stop running. Recipe Page

10-09-2006, 09:01 PM	#2
Kevinpa Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 4,633 Gallery: Kevinpa Stats: 230/160/165 WOE: Low Carb Maintenance Start Date: May 2005	BTW, notice how my photographic skills have improved since 2/9/06 when the zucchini latke picture was taken........

10-10-2006, 03:48 AM	#3
Brendajm Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: lancaster, Pa Posts: 816 Gallery: Brendajm Stats: 130/117/115 WOE: was atkins, now BFFM Start Date: march, 2004	these look good..

10-10-2006, 04:31 AM	#4
Kevinpa Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 4,633 Gallery: Kevinpa Stats: 230/160/165 WOE: Low Carb Maintenance Start Date: May 2005	I had the Spaghetti squash ones for breakfast this morning, heated with sf syrup.......yum!!

10-10-2006, 07:12 AM	#5
CarolynF Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kansas Posts: 19,578 Gallery: CarolynF Stats: 195/144/139 WOE: Eat Fat, Get Thin/I Can Make You Thin Start Date: January 2001	Yummm...I LOVE LATKES!! I never thought of using broccoli slaw..how were they, Kevin? I have made both the spaghetti squash/zukes..I love to serve them with sour cream/chives.. Sounds like dinner for us tonight..

10-10-2006, 07:16 AM	#6
Kevinpa Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 4,633 Gallery: Kevinpa Stats: 230/160/165 WOE: Low Carb Maintenance Start Date: May 2005	They had a great taste Carolyn, I'm Like you........I LOVE LATKES!!

10-10-2006, 07:21 AM	#7
CarolynF Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kansas Posts: 19,578 Gallery: CarolynF Stats: 195/144/139 WOE: Eat Fat, Get Thin/I Can Make You Thin Start Date: January 2001	This is true confession time..For Christmas..we do have potato ones..my soninlaw loves them..they are the ultimate in latkes..but the rest of the year we go LC.. My dh loved that squash you suggested..We finished it up last night..yummm.

10-10-2006, 04:45 PM	#8
CarolynF Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kansas Posts: 19,578 Gallery: CarolynF Stats: 195/144/139 WOE: Eat Fat, Get Thin/I Can Make You Thin Start Date: January 2001	Kevin, I made 1/2 of a batch of the broccoli slaw ones...Absolutely fabulous..and, the easiest ones to make, too..This is a true keeper..But I did put in 2 green onions and 1 whole T of mayo..I also left out the CQ..and they stuck together great.. Of course, they have to be browned before you flip them..Thanks a bunch..DH loved them!!!

10-10-2006, 05:10 PM	#9
TracyW Junior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 5 Gallery: TracyW WOE: Low Carb Start Date: 10/09/06	Thanks for the recipes, we usually make these with potatoes and since I am not eating potatoes these will be a great alternative.

10-10-2006, 06:26 PM	#10
Sweeteater Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Volunteer State Posts: 7,077 Gallery: Sweeteater Stats: Starting over 01.08 WOE: Lower Carb Start Date: February 15, 2001	yum!

10-12-2006, 08:58 AM	#11
That Girl MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,459 Gallery: That Girl	i make these with asparagus and romano/parm cheese. fabulous!

10-16-2006, 09:45 AM	#12
kisler Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: NYC Posts: 42 Gallery: kisler Stats: Current: 165 Goal: 150 WOE: South Beach with a little Atkins :) Start Date: December 2003	I made the broccoli slaw latkes and they were very very good. The only change I made was to add one garlic clove. I got 6 big ones though. How do you eye ball the batter to get 12. What do you use to scoop the batter? I'm going to make the spagetti squash ones tonight and maybe cauliflower pancakes.

10-16-2006, 09:54 AM	#14
tyler43836 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: New York, NY Posts: 11,428 Blog Entries: 1 Gallery: tyler43836 Stats: ugh WOE: Atkins Start Date: Restart 3/31/08	Kevinpa....I you! hope DW isn't a jealous woman.... Think you could make these with cauliflower? I ALWAYS end up with leftover cauliflower.

10-16-2006, 09:58 AM	#15
kisler Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: NYC Posts: 42 Gallery: kisler Stats: Current: 165 Goal: 150 WOE: South Beach with a little Atkins :) Start Date: December 2003	Thank you for your response. I have made several of your recipes and enjoyed them all.

10-16-2006, 10:01 AM	#17
DixieMoon Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 872 Gallery: DixieMoon Stats: 240/236/140 WOE: EFGT Start Date: 1/14/08	These look interesting. After they are cooked, are they crunchy? Wondered if you could use these as a mini pizza crust -just top with sf tomato sauce, pepperoni, etc.

10-16-2006, 10:06 AM	#19
DixieMoon Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 872 Gallery: DixieMoon Stats: 240/236/140 WOE: EFGT Start Date: 1/14/08	Thanks Kevin - a good way to get in veggies and pizza.

10-16-2006, 10:07 AM	#20
kisler Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: NYC Posts: 42 Gallery: kisler Stats: Current: 165 Goal: 150 WOE: South Beach with a little Atkins :) Start Date: December 2003	I friend mine in a non-stock skillet with a little olive oil and smart balance (omegia-3 butter). They came out cripsy on the edges. Very good.

10-16-2006, 10:14 AM	#22
DixieMoon Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 872 Gallery: DixieMoon Stats: 240/236/140 WOE: EFGT Start Date: 1/14/08	If they come out pancake-like, I might try shredding some apple with the egg and add cinnamon or even some shredded pumpkin. Hmm - will have to experiment.

10-17-2006, 04:20 PM	#24
DixieMoon Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 872 Gallery: DixieMoon Stats: 240/236/140 WOE: EFGT Start Date: 1/14/08	Thanks Kevin for the recipe. I made my first zucchini latkes tonight. I added to the recipe some chopped pickled jalapeno peppers that DH and I canned this summer. I also added some finely shredded Mexican blend cheese. I did not use any CQ. Top with some salsa or pico de gallo and a dollop of sour cream--YUM. I had this with some homemade hamburger vegetable soup.

10-18-2006, 03:46 AM	#25
Melodye Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: NC Posts: 674 Gallery: Melodye Stats: 333/333/145 WOE: atkins Start Date: March 15 - recommiting	These look wonderful. I use to make potatoe ones, before I began low carbing, just never thought about these.I will definately be given them a try.

10-18-2006, 04:27 PM	#26
BB in MN Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 337 Gallery: BB in MN	Can you reheat these, because I would be the only one eating them and 12 would be toooo many Have you tried these with any of the winter squash? Beth

10-18-2006, 04:56 PM	#27
Lehgrad MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Boston Posts: 1,996 Gallery: Lehgrad Stats: 170/141/135, 5'5" WOE: IR Diet Start Date: June '04	These were great! I made them just as the recipe said except I used regular onions instead of scallions. Thanks for the recipe!

10-18-2006, 10:25 PM	#29
SteveKITH Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 240 Gallery: SteveKITH Stats: 415/335/240 WOE: Atkins Start Date: August 2004	where does one buy broccoli slaw?