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Red Lentil Latkes

Red Lentil Latkes on a plate
Makes: 4 Servings

Traditionally, latkes are pancakes made from potatoes, but these latkes also include lentils, cheese, and hot sauce. Flavorful and tasty, this dish makes a great weeknight meal. Enjoy it along with a side salad.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup dry red lentils
  • 1 medium potato, grated (about 1/2 pound, peeling is optional)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 garlic clove, finely sliced
  • Parmesan cheese, grated (optional, 2 tablespoons, or other cheese)
  • hot sauce (optional, 1 or 2 dashes)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • black pepper (optional, to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Add the lentils to a medium saucepan and add water to cover by about an inch. Bring to a boil, then lower heat to a simmer and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  3. Meanwhile, remove the excess water from the potato: you can either squeeze it by the handful, or put the entire pile on a clean tea towel and wring it out.
  4. Crack the egg in a medium bowl and beat it lightly. Add the potato, cooked lentils, garlic, and green onion. Add cheese and hot sauce if you're using them. Add the salt and a good grinding of black pepper and stir until combined.
  5. Heat a large skillet over medium heat, then add a generous drizzle of oil (1-2 tablespoons). Working in batches, so as not to crowd the pan, add clumps of the potato-lentil mixture (about the size of a golf ball or slightly larger works well), and flatten each as soon as it's in the pan, making them about a half inch thick.
  6. Cook for about 4 to 5 minutes per side, until the latkes are deeply golden brown and cooked through. Add a little more oil to the pan for each additional batch. Serve immediately or keep the latkes warm in a 200 °F oven for up to an hour.

Notes

Learn more about: 

Source:

The Big Book of Lentils Cookbook
Canadian Lentils

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 202
Total Fat 9 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 51 mg
Sodium 170 mg
Carbohydrates 23 g
Dietary Fiber 6 g
Total Sugars 2 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 9 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 27 mg
Iron 3 mg
Potassium 507 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 202
Total Fat 9 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g
Linoleic Acid 2 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.6 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 51 mg
Carbohydrates 23 g
Dietary Fiber 6 g
Total Sugars 2 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 9 g
Minerals
Calcium 27 mg
Potassium 507 mg
Sodium 170 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 3 mg
Magnesium 39 mg
Phosphorus 179 mg
Selenium 6 mg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 23 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.3 mg
Vitamin B12 0.1 mcg
Vitamin C 5 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 7 mcg
Folate 140 mcg
Thiamin 0.2 mg
Riboflavin 0.1 mg
Niacin 1 mg
Choline 71 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 3/4 cups

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