Confetti Potato Pancakes

Name: Confetti Potato Pancakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 2 (1-1/2 pounds) large potatoes; 2 medium zucchini; 2 large carrots; 1/2 cup finely chopped onion, divided; 2 eggs, lightly beaten; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1/4 teaspoon sugar; 1 tablespoon canola oil

"My husband's family is Irish, and his mother makes potato pancakes quite often," writes Betsy McDaniels of Colfax, Illinois. "I like to add other vegetables to give them a more colorful look and heartier texture. Crispy on the outside and soft inside, these receive rave reviews, especially when I serve them to my in-laws!"

Ingredients

2 (1-1/2 pounds) large potatoes
2 medium zucchini
2 large carrots
1/2 cup finely chopped onion, divided
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon canola oil

Directions

Coarsely shred the potatoes, zucchini and carrots; drain and pat dry. Place half of the shredded vegetables and 1/4 cup chopped onion in a food processor or blender; cover and process until finely chopped. Transfer to a bowl; add eggs, flour, garlic, salt, basil, sugar and remaining onion and shredded vegetables.
In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil. Drop batter by 1/4 cupfuls into skillet, flatten to form patties. Fry until golden brown; turn and cook the second side.

Nutrition Facts

2 each: 148 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 53mg cholesterol, 176mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 3g fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable.

Originally published as Confetti Potato Pancakes in Light & Tasty April/May 2004

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JMartinelli13

Jun 4, 2016

I thought they were quite good, I didn't get them as crispy as I would have liked, but that was definitely cook's error. :) You can go a million ways with this one, I halved the recipe and got 8 nice sized pancakes and will freeze the leftovers.