Healthier Latkes (hint: made with Spaghetti Squash!)
In this healthier gluten free latkes incarnation, I cooked the spaghetti squash, combed through it to gather “noodles,” and transformed it in to latkes! Or, as my husband/photographer dubbed them, “Squashtkes!”
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Calories: 196kcal
Ingredients
- 1 Spaghetti Squash 1 lb cooked, combed “noodles”
- 1 egg or favorite egg substitute - I like 1/4 cup vegan mayo here
- 3 Tbs. gfJules All Purpose Gluten Free Flour
- 2 tsp. diced green chiles
- 1-2 Chipotle peppers in Adobo Sauce gluten-free brands include La Morena & La Costeña, diced (optional)
- 1 tsp. sea salt
- 1/2 tsp. cracked black pepper
- olive oil for frying
- salsa sour cream, hummus, refried beans, etc. as condiments
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Pick your squash, cut it in half and remove strings and seeds. Wrap cut side of each in foil. Lay each half, cut side-down, on a baking sheet with enough water to cover the surface of the baking sheet.
- Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until fork tender (cook time will vary depending on the size of your squash). The skin will start to bubble a bit when it is totally done. Remove from the oven and allow to sit until it is cool enough to handle.
- Comb through the open sides of the cooked squash from top to bottom with a fork, creating lengths of ”noodles.”
- Measure out 1 pound of “noodles” in a large bowl. Mix in beaten egg, flour, chiles, diced chipotle pepper, salt and pepper. The mixture should hold together well, but drain in a colander if it is watery.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Spoon heaping tablespoons of the latke mixture onto the hot oil and gently flatten to an approximately 3-inch diameter. Fry until lightly browned, then flip to fry on the other side.
- Remove cooked latkes to a foil-lined baking sheet and keep warm in a 200°F oven until ready to serve.
- To reheat later, use an oven or toaster oven, as a microwave will not keep the latkes crisp.
Nutrition Facts
Healthier Latkes (hint: made with Spaghetti Squash!)
Amount per Serving
Calories
196
% Daily Value*
Fat
7
g
11
%
Sodium
412
mg
18
%
Carbohydrates
33
g
11
%
Fiber
6
g
25
%
Protein
5
g
10
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
** Please keep in mind that nutrition information provided is per serving, which may vary. While we have taken care to provide you with the most accurate nutritional values possible, please note that this information may differ significantly depending on the exact ingredients and brands that you choose to use to make this recipe. Additionally, where options are given for ingredients, the resulting calculation may include all ingredient options instead of only one per line, skewing the totals significantly.