Butternut Squash Latkes
Hanukkah is a day away and that means only one thing: fried food! Lots of it. Yum. I confess, though it may not be the healthiest thing, I love a good crispy latke, or just about anything fried for that matter.
Below is my favorite recipe for latkes. I have been making these gluten-free latkes for 5 plus years and my family still rejoices each Hanukkah when I serve them.
4 cups butternut squash, peeled and grated
1 small onion, peeled and grated
3 eggs, whisked
grapeseed oil, for frying
- In a large bowl make latke batter by mixing together squash, onion and eggs
- Use your hands to form batter into 3 inch patties
- In a large skillet, heat oil
- Fry patties on each side over medium heat until golden brown and crispy
- Remove latkes from pan and place on a paper towel lined plate to drain excess oil
- Repeat Steps 2-4 until batter is used up
- Serve with applesauce, sour cream or yogurt
Serves 6
This gluten-free latke recipe is one of my all time favorite dishes. Sweet in flavor and fried to a crisp --what could be better?
Posted on December 3, 2007 in cooked veggies by Elana
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These were absolutely delicious! I couldn't have imagined the flavor, so wonderful, and perfect with applesauce. We will definitely be making these again - thank you!
Zannestar-
Thanks for your comment; glad you like them!
Elana
Do you wring out the extra moisture out of the squash in a dish towel, like you would with potatoes, or do you use as is?
Thanks!
Jason,
I use them as is. Hope you enjoy them.
Elana
Next time I come across a butternut squash, I'm trying this. Have you tried making almond yogurt? I did a raw version where you soak the almonds, blend them with water and then add salt and lemon. It came out more like ricotta, but I liked it.
I want to try adding cultures and fermenting it sometime.
Hi Jyoti, The almond yogurt sounds delicious!
Thank you for this recipie! (I will be using some others as well!) I am very excited that you are both Gluten Free and Jewish! That is more than I bargained for. :]
I have been on a strict form of the Paleo Diet, infusing elements from Barry Sears' "Zone."
I am a member of a new, and quickly growing, world-wide phenomenon known as CrossFit. The CrossFit program has been introducing Paleo eating to thousands of people (athletes, firefighters, police, military, housewives, and grandmas!). Many of us are completely grain free, legume free (no peanuts!), and dairy free (except for a bit of heavy whipping or manufacturing cream).
Your website is a goldmine!
So as Hanukkah is approaching any ideas other than latkes, like maybe jelly donughts ? :]
I know a few CrossFit Jews that would be very grateful about this! (I am sure they will love the Macaroons for Passover).
Thanks again.
You are a Rockstar!
I, too, am part of the Crossfit community. I first bought your book because I follow a paleo+dairy diet and then stumbled upon your website. My husband and I are passionate about eating real food and avoiding refined foods including grains. We hope to set a good example for our newborn girl.
I can't wait to try this squash recipe. Roasted butternut squash is one of our staples and I have a feeling this will be as well.
Thanks so much!
Just made these and they are ALL gone. So delicious. Some cracked sea salt on top was perfect. I didn't have grapeseed oil so used some sesame oil I had on hand.
But now I'm interested in finding a way to bake/broil them in batches on a cookie sheet. With no oil would be my thought. Any thoughts on that?
Thanks!