Potato Pancakes

(makes 12, 4” pancakes)

Ingredients:

• 6 potatoes, coarsely grated
  
• 1 large onion, minced
  
• ¼ cup 1% low-fat milk
  
• 1 carrot, grated
  
• 1 egg, beaten
  
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
  
• 1 teaspoon salt
  
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  
• Ground black pepper to taste
  

Preparation:

• Put grated potato in a colander, set over a bowl or the sink, and drain off any excess liquid. The potato will eventually turn pink, this is normal. Let the potato sit in the bowl for about 5 minutes and press again.
  
• In a medium bowl, combine the potatoes with the milk, carrot, egg, and flour. Stir to mix well.
  
• In a large heavy skillet or non-stick pan, heat 1 tablespoon oil on medium heat.
  
• Add about 1/4 cup of batter per cake, turning once, until golden brown
  
• Transfer cakes to a plate covered with paper towels and keep warm in a low heated oven until all the cakes are ready.
  
• Serve potato pancakes with fresh applesauce or plain yogurt.
  

Make 4 Servings:

Weight loss recipes Amount Per Serving(3 pancakes (283 g)): 277 Calories, 8 g Protein, 50 g carbohydrates, 4 g Dietary Fiber, 5 g fat, 1 g saturated fat, 48 mg cholesterol, 621 mg sodium