Appetizer for 4

Potato Sweet Potato Latkes

Name: Potato Sweet Potato Latkes
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Eastern European
Ingredients: 2 russet or yellow potatoes about 2 lbs; 1 small sweet potato; 1/2 yellow or red onion; 3/4 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/8 tsp cayenne; 2 1/2 tbsp potato starch; 1/2 tbsp flour or chickpea flour; 3 tsp organic safflower or canola oil

$2.50for 430 minServes 4

Shredded potatoes and sweet potato form crisp skillet fritters seasoned with onion, pepper, cayenne, and herbs.

Photo: veganricha.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Potatoes, 0.9 lb$0.99/lb typical	0.9 lb	$0.87Typical price
	Sweet potatoes, 0.4 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.48Typical price
	Red onions, 0.5 lb$1.49/lb typical	0.5 lb	$0.74Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$2.50

Swaps

Swap red onions for onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Salt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaFlourCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oil

Not included in the cost.

30 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
4servings as written
$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$0.62 per serving$2.50 for 4

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Ingredients

2 russet or yellow potatoes about 2 lbs
1 small sweet potato
1/2 yellow or red onion
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/8 tsp cayenne
2 1/2 tbsp potato starch
1/2 tbsp flour or chickpea flour
3 tsp organic safflower or canola oil

Steps

Shred the potatoes, sweet potato, and onion, then squeeze them firmly in a clean towel to remove moisture.
Mix the vegetables with the salt, pepper, cayenne, potato starch, flour, and dill in a large bowl.
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat for 2 minutes.
Drop the mixture into the skillet in small portions and flatten each portion into a thin fritter.
Cook the fritters for 4 minutes on each side until crisp and cooked through, working in batches.