Waffled Carrot Latkes
Crispy, slightly sweet, and delicious, these Waffled Carrot Latkes are a tasty appetizer or snack.
Once up a time, many many years ago, I hosted a holiday dinner for Mom and my step-dad. Since my step-dad is Jewish, I tried to remain as kosher as possible. Granted, it wasn’t kosher beef, but I’m sure a kosher rib roast would have cost way more than the one I purchased cost.
I can’t even remember what else was served up with the tasty roast, but I do remember my step-dad, let’s call him A, making some delicious latkes. How in the world had I not ever had or made these delicious potatoes piles of perfect goodness? Yes, yes I do like alliteration. Don’t you?
Anyway.
Ever since then, I’ve been meaning to make latkes. In my head, they’re a delicious marriage of a potato pancake and hash browns. They’re crispy but have a little more in the recipe than just straight up potatoes making them just slightly different than simply frying up small rounds of hash browns and calling them latkes.
Then, there’s whole slew of other vegetable latkes like zucchini, carrots, sweet potato latkes, apple latkes, celery root, beet, and parsnip to name a few. There’s even kimchi latkes!! Seriously? Kimchi? Just sounds oh so … different. *waving to Susan*
And, if you didn’t notice, with the exception of the apple latkes – for dessert I’m guessing – they’re almost all made with root vegetables. And here we’ve come full circle!! This week, #SundaySupper is celebrating those delicious tubers, bulbs, and taproots. Er, I mean, potatoes, carrots, and shallots or onions. As soon as I saw this theme pop up, I knew latkes were on the menu.
But, if you know me, they’re not just any latkes! They’re going to have a slight, outside of the box, twist to the recipe! I’m dragging out my waffle make and waffling those orange, sweet strands of carrots into delicious latkes.
I love me some carrots! We eat them often, but I don’t think I’ve posted many recipes with carrots. I made a carrot ginger stir-fry. That’s the ONLY recipe that highlights carrots on my blog? I, I need to rectify that tout suite! I know I’ve made a carrot ginger pancit, I’ve roasted carrots, I haven’t pureed carrots or made a soup. Hmm… carrot cake? Carrot muffins? Okay. You see where this is going.
And you can see how delicious good these latkes are. Those carrots just caramelize and are super sweet! I’ve whipped up some tangy feta with cottage cheese for the perfect little sauce to go with these perfect little rounds of root vegetable goodness.
Waffled Carrot Latkes
Crispy, slightly sweet, and delicious, these Waffled Carrot Latkes are a tasty appetizer or snack.
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded carrot
- 1/4 cup egg substitute
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Place the carrots in a towel and wring out the excess moisture. Place them in a mixing bowl along with the egg substitute (or 2 large eggs), flour, cornstarch, salt and pepper. Combine well and set aside.
- Preheat the waffle iron. Once heated, lightly spray with cooking spray and place 1/4 cup of the carrot mixture in the center of the waffle iron. Close the lid and cook until golden brown and crispy.
Nutrition Information
Yield
6Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 40Total Fat 0gSaturated Fat 0gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 0gCholesterol 0mgSodium 398mgCarbohydrates 8gFiber 1gSugar 2gProtein 2g
Making latkes has become a fun favorite. I’m surprised there isn’t any potato in your carrot latke! Love the use of the waffle iron, much cleaner than frying. 🙂
Nope! Just straight up carrots in this one. And you’re so right about the waffle iron. And healthier, too!
These look fantastic! I’ll have to follow your steps as I’ve a checkered past with latke success.
Thanks! I hope they work for you. They were pretty simple to make. I lot to share no fail recipes with ya.
I’ve seen this kind of thing with hash browns but your recipe looks far more interesting!
I’ve seen those, too. I actually want to try those recipes. Even bought frozen hash browns to do so, but wound up using them for something else. LOL
Oh HECK yeah! Love this!
Thanks, Sarah!
What a genius way to do a latke! LOVE!
What a fun idea!!
Thank you, Sarah!
I have not yet jumped on the waffle iron bandwagon, but these look so tasty, I just might have to!
Thanks! I haven’t really jumped on that bandwagon either, but I just might after trying these. Waffled biscuits next?
A great brunch idea too!
You bet, Cindy! Perfect to make in large batches.
I love latkes and what a GREAT twist on them!!
Thank you, Constance! I try…
I love carrots too and these look and sound absolutely amazing! Love putting my waffle iron to work 🙂
Work it, girl! LOL And it keeps the kitchen cooler on hot days, too. Win win!
I love the idea of adding carrots! Oh and I love the dipping sauce even better. I wonder if I could get the kids to love these…..
Thanks! You just might. It’s veggies in a fun shape.
We just got a waffle iron recently so I am experimenting a bit. I made some carrot waffles recently but not as densely carrot. These look great!
Thank you, Caroline! I’ve literally had that little white one for a decade plus. My nana bought it for me so it has sentimental value, too.
I’m not Jewish, but love love love latkes (my best friend growing up was Jewish, so that’s where the love came from), and your carrot version sound delish!
Thank you, Nichole! That’s how my mother grew up! Her BFF was Jewish and learned to appreciate their meals. Which wound up coming in handy. Her husband now is Jewish.
These sounds awesome and so cool that they’re made in a waffle iron! Genius!
Thank you, Rebekah!
I need to make better use of my waffle maker! Your latkes look terrific!
Thanks, Liz! I put mine to work often, but not often enough. We should embrace our waffle irons more!