Mini Baked Parsnip and Sweet Potato Latkes- Jewish Food Hero Kitchen

Name: Mini Baked Parsnip and Sweet Potato Latkes- Jewish Food Hero Kitchen
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: Jewish
Ingredients: Ingredients: 1 large sweet potato (or yam), coarsely grated 1 parsnip, peeled and coarsely grated ¼ cup all-purpose flour or gluten free all-purpose flour ¼ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon sea salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper 3 tablespoons cooked sweet potato (or yam), mashed 1 tablespoon low fat non-dairy milk or water Cooking oil spray

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A Mini Baked Parsnip and Sweet Potato Latkes Recipe for Hanukkah.

Latkes are a quintessential Hanukkah food habit. Making and eating them are so fundamental to our holiday experience that it is impossible to imagine a Hanukkah without them! Crunchy latkes are potato fritters fried in a lot of oil. Usually made with grated potatoes and matzo meal or flour, onion and salt can be combined in the raw mix for a savory taste. They can be served with a variety of toppings, popular ones including applesauce or sour cream.

Save the oil for the Menorah!

Filling ourselves with oil every Hanukkah does not make us feel well. Our bodies are not used to this quantity of oil, we feel sluggish and can experience problems with digestion and complexion. We can honour our Hanukkah traditions and our health at the same time by adapting how we cook our latkes. This is what inspired me to create the recipe for these Mini Baked Parsnip and Sweet Potato Latkes.

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Healthy food does not mean missing out

Oftentimes, we associate the idea of a healthy version of a recipe with somehow missing out, or being ‘short-changed’ by dishes where ingredients associated with “indulgence” (read: refined sugar and fat) are reduced or omitted.

There is no short-changing with these Mini Baked Parsnip and Sweet Potato Latkes. Parsnip and sweet potato contain high levels of natural sugar which, when baked, become caramelized and chewy.

Mix it up

Suggesting eating more healthily at a time of year when fried, oily foods are celebrated and preferred might sound like I am being a killjoy. But there is no requirement to eat only oily foods or only healthy foods. The fact is that even by adding some alternative dishes to your regular Hanukkah spread alongside all your usual favourites, everybody benefits.

Mini Baked Parsnip and Sweet Potato Latkes

These Mini Baked Parsnip and Sweet Potato Latkes are mini-sized and baked, making them light and crispy. They are made with naturally sweet grated sweet potato and parsnip. Unlike traditionally greasy latkes, these are oil-free and healthier for our bodies. I recommend you make 2 batches of this recipe and the applesauce and tofu sour cream toppings. Extras can be reheated or eaten cold the next day. I guarantee you will love diversifying your Hanukkah table with these Mini Baked Parsnip and Sweet Potato Latkes.

Crispy Potato pancakes with sour cream and chives

Mini Baked Parsnip and Sweet Potato Latkes variations:

Sweet: serve with applesauce
Protein: serve with tofu-based sour “cream”
Ingredients: Use white potatoes for a more traditional latke
Spice: dust with a little cinnamon or nutmeg for a winter flavour
Super sweet: drizzle over a little honey or date syrup for a sticky treat
Dipping: serve with tomato ketchup
Chocolate: grate a little vegan dark chocolate over the warm latkes
Colour: Add a little grated raw beetroot for a vibrant fuschia colour and earthy sweet taste
Savoury: Add finely chopped green onions and salt to the raw mix for a savoury offering

Jewish Food Hero Cookbook

Looking for a complete plant-based menu for Hanukkah and other Jewish holidays. You will find a complete plant-based menu for 10 Jewish holiday in the Jewish Food Hero cookbook: 50 Plant-based recipes for your holiday meals.

Hanukkah Resources

Hanukkah blessing cards: Use these blessing cards each night of Hanukkah so your siddur does not become a oily mess! These Hanukkah blessing cards are available for immediate download and come in a high quality (300 dpi) PDF file for ease of printing. When you download the file you will receive one PDF that contains two Hanukkah blessings cards.

Dreidel Game Guide: This is a easy to read printable Hanukkah dreidel rules and illustration.This download includes: rules of the game and dreidel illustration. Each sheet has 4 copies that can be cut out and shared with dreidel participants.