Vegan Latkes

By
Jolinda Hackett
Jolinda Hackett
Jolinda Hackett has written five books about plant-based cooking and has developed hundreds of vegan and vegetarian recipes.
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Updated on 12/2/21
Vegan latkes

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Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 15 mins
Total: 30 mins
Servings: 4 to 6 servings
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
325 Calories
10g Fat
53g Carbs
8g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4 to 6
Amount per serving
Calories 325
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10g 12%
Saturated Fat 1g 3%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 497mg 22%
Total Carbohydrate 53g 19%
Dietary Fiber 5g 19%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 8g
Vitamin C 23mg 113%
Calcium 99mg 8%
Iron 3mg 18%
Potassium 1289mg 27%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

Need an egg-free latke recipe? This simple and easy homemade vegan latke recipe uses an egg replacer to make traditional potato pancakes—or latkes—with onion, flour, and very little else. It's a simple, basic recipe that you can personalize; if you'd like more flavor, try adding in some fresh herbs, such as parsley, thyme or a bit of fresh sage. Some people also like to add some carrots to their latkes for a bit of color. Latkes are great for breakfast, brunch, and especially for a vegetarian breakfast-for-dinner.

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds potatoes

  • 1 medium onion, finely minced

  • Egg substitute for 2 eggs, prepared according to package instructions

  • 1 teaspoon sea salt

  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

  • 3 to 4 tablespoons oil, for frying

Steps to Make It

  1. Gather the ingredients.

    Ingredients for latkes
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  2. First, prepare the potatoes by rinsing and scrubbing them clean.

    Scrub potatoes
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  3. Peel and then grate the well-cleaned potatoes into a large bowl, or, if you have a food processor, it will work well for this task. Simply peel the potatoes and process the potatoes until finely grated or use the grating blade. Place the grated potatoes in a large bowl. 

    Food processed potatoes
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  4. Add the minced onion, prepared egg replacer, salt, black pepper, flour, and baking powder, and stir to combine well.

    Add onion and egg replacer
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  5. Heat a few tablespoons of oil in a large frying pan, and, once heated, drop a bit of the potato mixture onto the pan in small amounts (about 2 to 3 tablespoons), gently flattening to form pancakes.

    Flatten latke
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  6. Cook your vegan latkes for about 3 to 4 minutes on one side, until golden brown, then flip and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes on the other side until done, adding more oil as needed.

    Cook latkes
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  7. Serve your homemade vegan latkes with applesauce and enjoy.

Tip

  • When making homemade latkes, you need to be sure that the potatoes get cooked all the way through. If the potatoes are getting dark brown and crispy but aren't cooked all the way through, try turning down the heat just a little bit. 

Recipe Variation

  • For a truly gourmet vegan latke, try cooking your latkes in a truffle-infused oil.