Zucchini Potato Latkes With Tzatziki Recipes

ZUCCHINI LATKES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, toss zucchini and 1/2 teaspoon salt; let stand for 10 minutes. Squeeze zucchini dry. Stir in the eggs, onion, matzo meal, pepper and remaining salt. , In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Drop batter by tablespoonfuls into oil; press lightly to flatten. Fry for 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Serve with sour cream if desired.

ZUCCHINI POTATO LATKES WITH TZATZIKI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450° F. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray. Mix well zucchini, potato, 3 tablespoons shallot and egg in a large bowl. Stir in breadcrumbs, feta, 1 tablespoon dill, ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ 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, 4 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 and bake until firm and heated through, 10 to 12 minutes. To prepare tzatziki: Add yogurt, cucumber, vinegar, the remaining minced shallot, 1 tablespoon dill and ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper in a small bowl, and stir well until combined. Serve the latkes with the tzatziki.

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 and 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. TIPS & NOTES Note: Shredded cooked potatoes can be found in the refrigerated produce section or dairy section of most supermarkets. Tip: To make fresh breadcrumbs: Trim crusts from firm sandwich bread. Tear bread into pieces and process in a food processor into coarse crumbs. One slice makes about 1/3 cup crumbs. NUTRITION Per serving: 325 calories; 12 g fat (3 g sat, 6 g mono); 62 mg cholesterol; 45 g carbohydrates; 14 g protein; 10 g fiber; 689 mg sodium; 560 mg potassium. Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (35% daily value), Zinc (33% dv), Calcium (30% dv), Magnesium (25% dv).

ZUCCHINI-POTATO LATKES WITH TZATZIKI

Steps:

• Directions 1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray. 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. Transfer the latkes to the oven and bake until firm and heated through, 10 to 12 minutes. 5. 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.

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.