Beet latkes are perfect for Hanukkah with a gorgeous bright red color and a warm cumin undertone.
I had so much fun experimenting with this new latke recipe just for this event. Based on a whim and trip to the farmers market and voila...beet latkes was born..
Similar to my moms traditional latkes, but this time I wanted to try something different. Beets have such a gorgeous and deep color and I wanted to see how these would fry up.
I threw in some potato for that common feel and just a dusting of cumin, which paired perfectly with the sweetness of the beets.
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Ruby Red Beet Latkes with Cumin
LittleFerraroKitchen.com
Beet latkes are perfect for Hanukkah with a gorgeous bright red color and a warm cumin undertone.
Ingredients
- 3 medium red beets peeled
- ½ red onion cut in quarters
- 1 medium Yukon gold potato peeled
- 3 eggs whisked
- ¼ cup matzo meal
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Canola oil for frying
Instructions
- Using a food processor with the small shredding blade, shred the beets, potatoes and onion. Use a dark colored kitchen towel to ring out any excess water from the vegetables.
- *There will be lots of moisture.
- In a large bowl, add the beet mixture, eggs, matzo meal, cumin and salt and pepper together and mix well. I use my hands at this step.
- Heat a large skillet with canola oil, about ¼in high. Make sure oil is hot before frying by testing with a small piece of vegetable. It should sizzle when its ready. Use a regular table spoon to scoop mixture and carefully placing it in the hot oil.
- Allow to cook on first side for about 3 minutes and use a flat spatula to carefully turn latke over and cook other side for about 2-3 minutes/
- Place latkes on paper toweled lined plate r wire rack.
Notes
Yields about 10 latkes
Nutrition
Calories: 296kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 14gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 246mgSodium: 197mgPotassium: 922mgFiber: 6gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 412IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 85mgIron: 4mg
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Brooks says
Samantha, these beet latkes are gorgeous and your instinct was spot on to go with the cumin. You're on a roll these days, it's been a joy to see you take your place in the kitchen and on the web. Happy Hanukkah to you & yours!
faigy says
Great for a colorful spread at a chanuka party!
Aviva says
I loooove beets! These look amazing - can't wait to try them!
Claire says
Samantha, I love your ruby red latkes, what a brilliant idea! Definitely going to give it a go. Thank you.
Brina says
These beet latkes look gorgeous and I'd love to try them.
Allison (Spontaneous Tomato) says
Whoa, these look awesome! So colorful... and I bet the cumin adds a lovely flavor.
Rochel S says
Those latkes look good! Nice to have a variation sometimes!
tijuana smith (po' man meals) says
these look absolutely yummy! the color is stunning. beets are right up my alley and i can not wait to make this! 🙂
Sarah says
Samantha, thank you so much for inviting me to this wonderful event. And as for your latkes! Wow how gorgeous are they? Love the color. I will try matza meal the next time I make latkes.
elisheva says
Wow, these look fabulous. I love anything with beets.
thank you.
This American Bite says
Great idea. I love beets, and I love the color of these. I bet they'd look great plated with golden potato latkes with all that contrast.
Liz @ The Lemon Bowl says
Love the idea of using beets for color and nutrition!!!
Amy @ What Jew Wanna Eat says
Such beautiful latkes! I'm a sucker for anything beets.
G6 says
Beet latkes! What a novel idea!!! Party on 😉
Jen @JuanitasCocina says
Sam! These are gorgeous! I can't wait to make a whole rainbow of latkes!