Zucchini Latkes

Some call them fritters and some call them latkes, but everyone loves them. This simple recipe replaces potatoes with low-carb zucchini, so we can enjoy a traditional Hanukkah dish without the risk of a major blood sugar spike. Not only are the latkes tasty, they add great green color to the table. We eat them with sour cream. For a lighter option, try dipping them in unsweetened applesauce. Please note: you can fry the latkes 3-4 hours ahead of time, and simply reheat them on a baking sheet in the oven before serving.

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Zucchini Latkes

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds zucchini, coarsely grated
1 small onion, minced
1-2 cloves garlic
2 eggs
2 tablespoons whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon salt
pepper to taste
1/2 cup of olive oil
sour cream or applesauce

Instructions

Mix the salt into the grated zucchini and set aside in a colander in the sink for 30 minutes. Then use your hands to squeeze out the remaining liquid.
Combine the zucchini, onion, eggs, flour and pepper in a bowl. Using a garlic press, crush garlic into batter, and mix the ingredients well.
Heat olive oil in a large frying pan, drop mounds of batter (1-2 tbsp each) into the pan and flatten slightly. Cook latkes for 4-5 minutes on each side, until golden brown. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
Serve hot with sour cream or applesauce.

Yield: Makes 15-20 latkes

Carbohydrate: 23g per batch.

Michael Aviad

Michael Aviad is co-founder of ASweetLife. He was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 2002. Michael was born in Santa Barbara and grew up in Jerusalem. He studied law and after passing his bar exam went on to get an MBA with a major in finance. Michael worked for many years as an economist. He and his wife Jess, also a type 1 diabetic, have three sons. Michael loves to run and is always training for the next marathon.

Michael Aviad

Michael Aviad is co-founder of ASweetLife. He was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 2002. Michael was born in Santa Barbara and grew up in Jerusalem. He studied law and after passing his bar exam went on to get an MBA with a major in finance. Michael worked for many years as an economist. He and his wife Jess, also a type 1 diabetic, have three sons. Michael loves to run and is always training for the next marathon.