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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

Vegetables

Cauliflower Latkes

Diet types:

  • CKD non-dialysis
  • Dialysis
  • Diabetes


Recipe submitted by DaVita dietitian Elaine from Nevada.

Portions: 8     Serving size: 2 latkes

Ingredients

  • 2 eggs plus 2 egg whites
  • 1/2 cup onion, chopped
  • one 32-ounce package frozen cauliflower or 1 fresh head, steamed and drained
  • 2 tablespoons white all-purpose flour
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • nonstick cooking spray
  • cooking 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.

Renal and renal diabetic food choices

  • 1 vegetable, medium potassium
  • 1/2 meat 

Carbohydrate choices

1/2

Helpful hints

  • 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. 
 

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3 Comments | Average User Rating:

Bonnie says:

Let the cauliflower drain in a colander for a while before frying, and it won't be too watery. This recipe is a family favorite!

Feb. 07, 2010, 1:27 PM - Inappropriate review?

says:

sorry no sub for real thing. to watery for frying.

Nov. 04, 2009, 3:22 PM - Inappropriate review?

says:

I can't eat pork or shellfish. thanks. Love latkes. like the fresh cauliflower best. is it ok to use matzoh meal?

Aug. 01, 2009, 7:55 PM - Inappropriate review?

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