Carrot and Zucchini Latkes

By Johanna

Ingredients

• 1 lb. carrots, peeled
• 1/2 lb. zucchini
• 1 small onion
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 3 Tbsp. flour
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup oil
• 1/2 cup Sour Cream
• 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh chives

Preparation

Step 1

1. Grate carrots, zucchini and onion using large holes of box grater; place vegetables on center of large clean kitchen towel. Bring up ends of towel and twist together to form pouch. Holding pouch over sink, squeeze out excess moisture from vegetables. Place vegetables in large bowl. Add eggs, flour, salt and pepper; mix well.

2. Heat oil in medium nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. For each latke, carefully add 1 Tbsp. of the vegetable mixture to skillet, cooking 2 to 3 latkes at a time. Immediately spread each mound into thin circle with back of spoon. Cook 3 to 4 min. on each side or until golden brown on both sides. Remove latkes from skillet; drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining vegetable mixture.

3. Serve each latke topped with 1 tsp. sour cream. Sprinkle with chives.