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Butternut Squash & Sweet Potato Latkes with Apple Salsa

Yields1 Serving

 1 1/2 cups finely chopped apple
 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
 1/4 cup thinly vertically sliced red onion
 1 finely chopped seeded chilli
 5 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro/coriander, divided
 5/8 teaspoon sea salt, divided
 3 cups shredded peeled butternut squash (about 3/4 pound)
 3 cups shredded peeled sweet potato (about 3/4 pound)
 1 cup grated onion
 6 tablespoons arrowroot flour
 1 teaspoon curry powder
 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
 1 large egg
 1/4 cup olive oil, divided
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1. Combine apple and lime juice in a bowl; toss. Add onion, chilli, 1 tablespoon cilantro, and 1/8 teaspoon salt; toss. Cover and chill.

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2. Combine squash, sweet potato, and onion in a colander; drain 30 minutes, pressing occasionally with the back of a spoon until barely moist.

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3. Combine potato mixture, remaining 4 tablespoons cilantro, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, flour, and next 5 ingredients (through egg) in a large bowl; toss well.

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4. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 4 teaspoons oil to pan; swirl to coat. Spoon 1/4 cup sweet potato mixture loosely into a dry measuring cup. Pour mixture into pan; flatten slightly.

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5. Repeat procedure 4 times to form 5 latkes. Saute 3 1/2 minutes on each side or until golden brown and thoroughly cooked. Remove latkes from pan; keep warm.

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6. Repeat procedure twice with remaining oil and sweet potato mixture to yield 14 latkes total. Serve with salsa and a greens of your choice.