Vegetable Latkes for Hanukkah
Typically made with potatoes, wheat flour, and eggs, latkes aren’t generally thought of as a healthy food. But these Carrot Scallion Latkes are a game changer. They’re gluten-free, grain-free, and compliant with the Specific Carbohydrate Diet (SCD). My Butternut Squash Latkes are another potato-free low-carb latke recipe.
Carrot Scallion Latkes
My younger son is the inspiration behind this recipe. He asked for a latke made with carrots and I could not refuse. Carrot Scallion Latkes are perfect for me because I gave up potatoes in 2001 when I went on the SCD. For a look at all of my SCD recipes check out my Specific Carbohydrate Diet Recipes page.
These Carrot Scallion Latkes are perfect for Hanukkah, but we love them so much we eat them all year round!
Carrot Scallion Latkes
Ingredients
- 3 cups carrots, grated
- 3 scallions, finely chopped
- 3 large eggs, whisked
- ½ teaspoon celtic sea salt
- ½ teaspoon coconut flour
- olive oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl combine carrots, scallions, and eggs
- Stir salt and coconut flour into carrot mixture
- In a 9 inch skillet, heat oil
- Scoop large tablespoonfuls of batter onto skillet
- Fry patties on each side over medium heat until browned and crispy
- Transfer latkes to a paper towel lined plate
- Repeat process with remaining batter
- Serve with applesauce and sour cream or yogurt
Equipment
At Hanukkah, we also make doughnuts, or donuts (in Hebrew we refer to them as sufganiyot) and other fried goodies. My Jelly Doughnut Cupcakes are a great stand in for deep fried doughnuts, and far easier to make!
Here are some other healthy Hanukkah recipes for you!
Tanya says
Wow, these look delicious…I’m collecting some pretty good latke recipes right about now. Will replace the eggs with something though!
Elana says
Tanya, thanks for your comment! Here’s a link to my Egg-Free Recipes page for you:
https://elanaspantry.com/diets/egg-free/
Enjoy!
Elana
Noe says
Perfect! I’ve been wondering how to still stay Paleo and eat latkes too! I hadn’t given it much thought because it’s so early this year. It just sort of crept up on me. yikes! Can you believe it’s already Night 2 tonight? crazy.
Thanks for staying on top of things, Elana! You’ve saved my Hanukkah eating : )
Elana says
Thanks Noe!
nel says
Thanks so much. This is my first year off all grains and potatoes/sweet potatoes/parsnips and I was at a loss for what to do for latkes! I knew you would know what to do. I shall try them both and know they will be delicious. Happy Chanukah to you and yours. May you be wrapped in light in the midst of darkness. Nancy
Elana says
What a beautiful comment! Thanks so much :-)
Maria says
Like you, Elana, I can’t tolerate potatoes…..so thank you for posting alternative recipes like these. We’re not Jewish but my kids are fascinated by Hanukkah traditions, so I’m thinking that I’ll make these to go with our dinner tonight. I just bought lotsa carrots!
Blessings!
Elana says
Thanks Maria!
Stephanie says
I don’t know that my family will go for these, but I’ll try a batch! And I’m inspired to add some parsnips to our potato latkes this year. YUM!
Our answer to the high oil content is my “latke recovery salad.” About halfway through the latke eating, we pull out a salad of romaine lettuce, granny smith apples, celery and honey-mustard vinagrette (oil free–just honey, mustard, and cider vinegar). Nosh on that between latkes, and the body recovers pretty well!
Elana says
Thanks Stephanie!
Jeanette says
These sound delicious. Great healthier alternative to traditional potato latkes. Wondering if they can be brushed lightly with olive oil and baked to avoid frying in more oil.
Elana says
Jeanette, thanks for your comment! I haven’t tried that so not sure :-)
starlite_cherub says
Thank you Elana! Made a half batch of these latkes for dinner and they were so delicious! Happy Chanukah!
Elana says
Starlite, thanks for letting me know these were so delicious!
Andrea says
I can’t wait to try these! I traditionally make my latkes with sweet potatoes but I am not eating potatoes or yams right now…butternut squash is my “go to” now. Thanks for the new idea!
Elana says
You’re welcome Andrea!
Lexie says
Elana, these look so VERY tasty! Thank you for sharing your traditions with us. :) XO and see you soon!
Elana says
Thanks Lexie!
Lia says
Hi, was wondering if it was possible to exchange the flour for rice flour.
Thing is I am snowed in here in the UK and while I have plenty of carrots I don’t have the correct flour. However I have a big bag of rice flour and was wondering if I could use that instead.
Love the site
Lia
Elana says
Lia, thanks for your comment! I haven’t tried that so not sure :-)