PassoverGuide.comSweet Potato & Beet Latkes
Vibrant, crispy latkes made with sweet potatoes and beets — a colorful vegan twist on the classic, perfect for Passover.
Vegan Gluten-free
Prep: 20 min Cook: 20 min Total: 40 min 6 servings
📜 History & Significance
While latkes are traditionally associated with Hanukkah, potato pancakes are beloved year-round in Jewish cooking. This Passover version uses potato starch instead of flour as a binder, and the addition of beets and sweet potatoes adds stunning color and natural sweetness.
🥘 Ingredients
- • 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled
- • 2 medium beets, peeled
- • 1 small onion
- • 3 tbsp potato starch
- • 1 tsp salt
- • ½ tsp black pepper
- • ½ tsp cumin
- • Oil for frying (avocado or vegetable)
- • Applesauce for serving
👩🍳 Instructions
- 1Grate sweet potatoes, beets, and onion on the large holes of a box grater. Place in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out excess moisture.
- 2Transfer to a bowl. Add potato starch, salt, pepper, and cumin. Mix well to combine.
- 3Heat ¼ inch of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- 4Form mixture into small patties (about 3 inches wide). Place in the hot oil, pressing down slightly with a spatula.
- 5Fry 3–4 minutes per side until deeply golden and crispy. Don't flip too early!
- 6Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with a pinch of flaky salt immediately.
- 7Serve hot with applesauce or a dollop of dairy-free sour cream.
🔄 Variations
Classic Potato Latkes
Use all russet potatoes with a bit of onion for the traditional version.
Zucchini Latkes
Replace beets with grated zucchini for a lighter, green-hued latke.
Carrot-Parsnip Latkes
Use grated carrots and parsnips for a naturally sweet, golden version.
💡 Tips
- Wear gloves when grating beets to avoid staining your hands.
- Squeezing out the moisture is essential — wet latkes won't crisp properly.
- The oil should be hot enough that a small piece of mixture sizzles immediately when dropped in.
- Keep finished latkes warm on a wire rack in a 250°F oven while frying the rest.
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