Vegan Leek and Potato Latkes
Boiling the potatoes in their skins keeps the flesh from absorbing extra moisture. Serve latkes with applesauce, if desired.
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Boiling the potatoes in their skins keeps the flesh from absorbing extra moisture. Serve latkes with applesauce, if desired.
Ingredients
Dilled yogurt
- 1 cup unsweetened plain soy yogurt
- 1 Tbs. chopped fresh dill
Latkes
- 6 medium Yukon gold potatoes (11/2 lb.)
- 1 pinch salt
- 1/4 cup plus 1 Tbs. olive oil, plus more for frying, if necessary
- 1 medium leek, white and pale green parts halved and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices (2 2/3 cups)
- 2 Tbs. plain dry breadcrumbs
- 6 sprigs dill, for garnish
Preparation
1. To make Dilled Yogurt: Stir together yogurt and dill in small bowl; season with salt and pepper, if desired. Chill 1 hour.
2. To make Latkes: Place unpeeled potatoes in large saucepan, and cover with 1 inch water. Add salt, and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 30 minutes, or until potatoes are very tender when pierced with fork. Drain potatoes, and rinse under cold water. Let stand until cool enough to handle.
3. Heat 1 Tbs. oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add leek, and season with salt and pepper, if desired. Sauté 5 minutes, then cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook 5 to 7 minutes more, or until leek is soft but not brown, and liquid has evaporated.
4. Peel potatoes, and mash with 
potato masher in large bowl. Stir in leek mixture and breadcrumbs, and season with salt and pepper, if desired. Shape 1/4 cup potato mixture into 2 1/2-inch patty, and place on plate. Repeat with remaining potato mixture until you have 18 patties.
5. Heat remaining 1/4 cup oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 4 Latkes to pan, and brown 3 minutes per side, turning carefully with 2 spatulas so oil doesn’t splatter. Add more oil to pan if it becomes dry. Garnish with Dilled Yogurt and dill sprigs, if using.
Nutrition Information
- Calories 199
- Carbohydrate Content 28 g
- Cholesterol Content 0 mg
- Fat Content 8 g
- Fiber Content 2 g
- Protein Content 4 g
- Saturated Fat Content 1 g
- Sodium Content 59 mg
- Sugar Content 4 g