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Light Potato Latkes

Light Potato Latkes

Makes 10 small or 5 large latkes.
Per large latke serving: 160 calories, 6 g protein, 25 g carbohydrate, 4 g fat, .6 g saturated fat, 2.1 g monounsaturated fat, 1.1 g polyunsaturated fat, 45 mg cholesterol, 2 g fiber, 370 mg sodium

Since many people with acid reflux disease are more comfortable when they avoid fried or greasy foods, here is a recipe for light latkes.

INGREDIENTS:

2 cups shredded russet potatoes, firmly packed (about 1 lb)

1/4 tsp onion powder (if desired)

2 Tbsp finely chopped fresh herb of your choice (such as parsley, basil, or thyme)

1 large egg, lightly beaten

6 Tbsp egg substitute

3 Tbsp low sodium or regular matzo meal (you can make this by processing 1 matzo cracker into fine crumbs)

3/4 tsp salt (only if using the low-sodium matzo meal)

1 Tbsp canola oil

Canola cooking spray

Optional garnish: serve each with a dollop of applesauce or fat-free sour cream

DIRECTIONS:

1.  Place the potatoes in a cheesecloth or double thickness of paper towels and wring to extract any excess water.

2.  In a medium bowl, combine potatoes with onion powder (if desired), fresh herb, egg, egg substitute, matzo meal, and salt (if using low-sodium matzo meal). Add the oil to a large heavy-bottomed nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Tilt the skillet to coat the bottom well with the oil.

3.  When oil is hot, add 1/2 cup of potato mixture (for large latkes) or 1/4 cup (for small latkes). Press down gently to form a 1/4 to 1/2-inch thick patty. Repeat with remaining potato mixture. Spray the tops of the latkes with canola cooking spray. Brown on one side for about 3 minutes, then turn over and brown the other side about 2 to 3 minutes more.

4.  Remove to a plate and serve hot!

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