GF Latkes

Name: GF Latkes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 20 latkes
Ingredients: Making the Batter; 1 sweet potato; 1 Russett potato; 1 yellow onion; 1 tbsp flaxseed meal; 3 tbsps GF breadcrumbs; 2oz (60g) red lentil flour; 2oz (60g) almond flour (see notes for a nut-free recipe); 1/4 cup plant-based milk + 1 tbsp apple vinegar; Vegetable oil for frying; For Seasoning; 1 tsp salt; 1 tbsp garlic-salt; 1 tsp Consomme; 1/2 tsp ground peppercorn

Prep. Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

Servings

20 latkes

Difficulty

Easy

Gluten-Free, Soy-Free, dairy-free, egg-free, Nut-Free

Stovetop

Cooking required:

Allergens:

These gluten-free latkes are built around sweet potato, potato, and onion, with almond and lentil flours giving the mixture enough structure to fry cleanly and hold its shape. Beyond texture, the ingredient mix is what makes this recipe especially solid nutritionally. Sweet potatoes contribute complex carbohydrates, potassium, and beta-carotene, while regular potatoes add bulk and energy without overpowering the flavor. Lentil flour brings plant-based protein and fiber, helping the latkes feel filling and steady rather than snack-like. Almond flour adds fats that improve satiety and mouthfeel, which matters in a pan-fried recipe. The flax egg contributes additional fiber and omega-3 fats while keeping the mixture cohesive without eggs. The result is a latke that’s not just crisp and satisfying, but also balanced enough to work as a proper meal component rather than a side that leaves you hungry an hour later.

Ingredients

Making the Batter

1 sweet potato

1 Russett potato

1 yellow onion

1 tbsp flaxseed meal

3 tbsps GF breadcrumbs

2oz (60g) red lentil flour

2oz (60g) almond flour (see notes for a nut-free recipe)

1/4 cup plant-based milk + 1 tbsp apple vinegar

Vegetable oil for frying

For Seasoning

1 tsp salt

1 tbsp garlic-salt

1 tsp Consomme

1/2 tsp ground peppercorn

Instructions

Peel the vegetables, and cut them to 3-4 chunks, or as much as needed so they fit your food processor.
In a food processor with a steel blade, grind the vegetables until nearly mashed.
In a large mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients, including the processed vegetables, and mix well.
Heat a large skillet to medium, and generously grease it with vegetable oil.
Scoop batter and dense/shape it to an about 3'' semi-flat circles, and place them one by one on the skillet.
Fry 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden, and then flip to fry the other side.
Remove from the skillet and place on a plate lined with paper towel to absorb residual oil.

Serve hot (best way to enjoy this one), or refrigerate them in an air-tight container up to 3 days.

Notes

For a nut-free recipe - replace the almond flour with more lentil flour (ratio 1:1).
Check the plant-based label, to ensure it is free of any allergens, as needed.

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