Latkes are the perfect 3 ingredient, warm winter appetizer. They’re also a fabulous side alternative to heavier carbs such as a whole baked potato or rice pilaf. Light and crispy, these latkes couldn’t be easier to make!
Most store bought or restaurant-made latkes are fried in inflammatory and highly processed vegetable and seed oils like canola, corn, peanut, soybean, or vegetable oil. I chose avocado oil (which I purchase for a discount from Thrive Market) instead because it is less refined and has a higher smoke point than the aforementioned oils.
In order to balance blood sugar, I would eat my latkes Fab Four-style. This means consuming protein, fat, fiber, and greens alongside the potato pancake. You don’t have to completely cut carbs; eat them with Fab Four foods that elongate the blood sugar curve and blunt any spikes!
Along with a roasted veggie or big green salad, I would serve the latkes with a high protein main such as:
- Lamb Chops with Pistachio Mint Pesto
- Lemon and Garlic Roast Chicken
- Paleo Homemade Meatballs
- Mississippi Pot Roast
- Lemon Dill Roasted Salmon
If you’d like to learn more about how to use the Fab Four in order to experience food freedom, stabilize mood, feel a sense of satiety, and improve health markers, check out all of the resources I offer to get you going, starting today!
This article was originally published by Kelly LeVeque for The Little Market.
