Best Vegetable And Feta Latkes Recipes

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Provided by Victoria Granof

Yield Makes 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 large parsnip, peeled and shredded
2 large russet potatoes, scrubbed and shredded
2 large carrots, peeled and shredded
3 leeks (white and light green parts only) or 1 onion, chopped
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
3 large eggs, beaten
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup vegetable oil

Steps:

1. In a colander, rinse the parsnip and potatoes under cold water. Pat dry thoroughly with paper towels; transfer to a mixing bowl.
2. Stir in the carrots, leeks (or onion), flour, baking powder, eggs, salt, and pepper.
3. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
4. Drop in large spoonfuls of the batter, flattening each with the back of the spoon. Cook, turning once, until brown and crisp, 2 to 3 minutes a side. Transfer the latkes to a paper towel-lined baking sheet in a 200°F oven until serving.

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h30m

Yield about 2 dozen latkes

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 russet potatoes (about 1 pound)
3 small parsnips
2 medium beets
2 large carrots
2 large onions
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, beaten
1 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves (from 3 to 4 sprigs)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Vegetable oil, for frying
1 cup sour cream

Steps:

Peel the potatoes and shred them in a food processer fitted with the shredding blade. Transfer to a large mixing bowl as the food processor bowl fills up. Repeat the process with the parsnips, beets, carrots and onions. Toss the vegetables together with your hands to break up and evenly disperse. Add the flour, eggs, baking powder, thyme and stir to combine. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper.
Line a baking sheet with paper towels. Fill a large skillet with 1/2 inch of oil. Heat over medium-high heat until the oil is very hot but not smoking. To test if the oil is hot enough, drop a teaspoon of the vegetable mixture in the oil; if it sizzles steadily, the oil is ready.
Working in batches, scoop the vegetable mixture by 1/4 cupfuls and add it carefully to the skillet, flattening each mound slightly with a spatula. Fry until golden brown and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Be sure to return the oil to temperature between batches or lower the heat it the latkes are browning too quickly on the first side. Drain on the prepared baking sheet.
Serve immediately or keep warm in a 200-degree F oven. Serve with the sour cream.

Potato, Artichoke and Feta Cheese Latkes image

Yield Makes about 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 pounds red-skinned potatoes
1 9-ounce package frozen artichoke hearts, thawed, diced, patted dry
2/3 cup chopped leek (white and pale green parts only)
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 large egg, beaten to blend
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
6 ounces feta cheese, diced
1 1/2 cups (about) fresh French breadcrumbs
8 tablespoons (about) olive oil

Steps:

Cook potatoes in pot of boiling salted water until just tender, about 20 minutes. Drain. Cool completely and peel.
Preheat oven to 325°F. Place baking sheet in oven. Using hand grater, coarsely grate potatoes into large bowl. Add artichokes and leek. Mix Parmesan, egg, mint, oregano, salt and pepper in small bowl. Add to potato mixture. Stir in feta and enough breadcrumbs to form mixture that holds together. Firmly press 1/2 cup mixture into 3 1/2-inch round. Repeat with remaining mixture.
Heat 6 tablespoons oil in large skillet over medium heat. Place 4 pancakes into skillet. Cook until brown, about 6 minutes per side. Transfer to sheet in oven. Repeat with remaining pancakes, adding more oil to skillet by tablespoonfuls as necessary. Serve hot.