Sweet Potato Latkes with Soft Scrambled Eggs

Serves 8
Prep Time 15 min
Cook Time 30 min
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Using sweet potato in place of the traditional white potato makes this classic dish a little lighter and also adds great colour and flavour.

Ingredients

  • 1 onion, grated
  • 8 eggs, divided
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) salt
  • ½ tsp (2.5 mL) pepper
  • 4 cups (1 L) grated sweet potatoes, about 2 medium potatoes
  • ¼ cup (60 mL) all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup (60 mL) canola oil, divided
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) butter
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) 5% light cream
  • Sour Cream (optional)
  • Chives

Instructions

  • Step 1

    Combine onion, 2 eggs, salt and pepper in large bowl. Add potato and flour; toss until evenly combined.

  • Step 2

    Heat 1 tbsp (15 mL) oil in large non-stick skillet set over medium heat. Drop 1/3 cup (75 mL) portions of batter into the skillet. Flatten and shape into a 3-inch (8 cm) patties.

  • Step 3

    Cook for 5 to 7 minutes per side or until tender and golden. Transfer to parchment-lined baking tray; hold in warm oven. Repeat with remaining oil and potato mixture, in three additional batches.

  • Step 4

    Meanwhile, lightly beat remaining eggs. Melt butter in small saucepan set over medium heat. Add eggs and cook, while stirring, for 2 minutes or until almost set. Remove from heat and stir in cream until well combined. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

  • Step 5

    Place 2 latkes on each plate and top with scrambled eggs. Garnish with a dollop of sour cream and chives.

Nutrition Facts

Per serving
Calories274
Fat18 g
Saturated Fat2 g
Trans Fat0 g
Carbohydrate16 g
Fibre2 g
Sugars1 g
Protein10 g
Sodium205 mg