Vegetable Latkes

I am going to be honest and frank. Tonight is the MLS All-Star game and as I am watching it I am typing this post. Distracted? Yes. I did however want to post this tonight so everyone can enjoy this recipe for tomorrow night's dinner. 

These vegetable latkes are a nice little spin on a traditional Hebrew dish. I am not Jewish, but I do appreciate 

traditional Israeli and Hebrew foods. And if you have ever been to a Bat or Bar Mitzvah, you know that people who practice the Jewish faith know how to party and do it with style. So Mazel Tov to all and enjoy!                      

*Just a quick heads up to Vegetarian Times. This recipe started with them. I modified the heck out of it though, but when credit is due...

Suggested music on Spotify: Hava Nagila

Suggested kitchen dance: The Hora

Suggested beverage: Manischewitz

Ingredients ( latkes):

• 2 medium white potatoes
• 2 large carrots
• 2 small zucchini
• 1 cup chopped onion
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
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Ingredients (Tomato-corn relish):

• • 3 cups fresh or thawed frozen corn kernels ( I fire roasted my corn: see below)
  • 2 small tomatoes, chopped (1½ cups)
  • ½ cup chopped fresh basil or parsley
  • ¼ cup plus 2 Tbs. chopped onion
  • 3 tsp. olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp.)
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Directions:

1. To make Tomato-Corn Relish: Combine all ingredients in bowl. Set aside.

2. To make Rosti: Grate potatoes, carrots, and zucchini onto clean kitchen towel. Wrap towel around vegetables, and squeeze to remove excess liquid. Transfer vegetables to bowl, and stir in onion, flour, and garlic. Fold in eggs, and season with salt and pepper, if desired.

3. Coat large skillet with cooking spray, and heat over medium heat. Spoon 2 Tbs. Rosti mixture for 
each patty, shaping with spoon to make patties. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, or until bottoms are crisp. Carefully flip with spatula, and cook 2 minutes more, or until browned on both sides.

A Zucchini, a potato, and a carrot walk into a bar...

Not going to lie, this step is a major pain in the butt, but totally worth the result.

Before combining everything.

Roasted and toasted and because of my lack of attention to detail, almost burnt to a crisp.

LEftovers can be set aside and added to an omlet the next morning.

Tetelestai or it is finished!!!