BACK TO RESULTS \\ Diet & Nutrition Recipes Cauliflower Latkes

Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1/2 cup onion
  • 32 ounces frozen cauliflower
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose white flour
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • nonstick cooking spray
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil 

Preparation

  1. Steam frozen or fresh cauliflower. Squeeze out excess liquid.
  2. Place eggs and onion in food processor and pulse until combined. Add cauliflower, flour and pepper and process until finely chopped (do not over-process).
  3. Wipe a frying pan with a paper towel dipped in oil and also spray the pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  4. Heat on low until pan is hot. Drop batter by tablespoon into the pan.
  5. Brown latkes on both sides, turning once.

Helpful hints

  • Substitute 1 head fresh cauliflower for frozen if desired.
  • Serve latkes with a spoonful of applesauce and a dollop of sour cream.
  • Potassium is reduced by over 100 mg per serving by substituting cauliflower for potatoes.

Submitted by:

DaVita dietitian Elaine from Nevada.

Nutrients per serving

Calories

79

Protein

5

g

Carbohydrates

8

g

Fat

3

g

Cholesterol

53

mg

Sodium

57

mg

Potassium

245

mg

Phosphorus

64

mg

Calcium

34

mg

Fiber

4.0

g

Added Sugar

g

Kidney and kidney diabetic food choices

1 vegetable, medium potassium
1/2 meat 

Carbohydrate choices

1/2

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