Beetroot latkes
If you've got greek yogurt, mint and rocket, you're most of the way to this Ukrainian vegetarian: about 45 minutes of cooking across 3 steps. You'll find the full ingredient list (with a scaler to change the servings), 3 steps of method, substitutions, and ideas for what to serve alongside.
You'll mainly reach for oven and frying pan / skillet. At easy difficulty across 3 steps, it's a good one for a busy evening. As written, it's meat-free.
What you'll need
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Pantry staples (you likely have these)
Diet: vegetarian β no meat or fish, based on every ingredient listed below.
Contains: Gluten Dairy Egg
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How to make it
- Heat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Make the latkes by combining all of the ingredients.
- Heat the oil in a large non-stick pan. Spoon in the mixture to make six round latkes. Fry for 4-5 mins on each side, then transfer to a baking sheet and bake for 10 mins.
- Combine the yogurt and mint in a small bowl. Toss the salad leaves and tomatoes together, then serve the latkes with the mint yogurt and salad.
You'll use: Oven Β· Frying pan / skillet Β· Pan Β· Baking sheet
Watch how it's made
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Ingredient substitutions
- Lemon
- lime Β· 1 tbsp white wine vinegar per lemon
What to serve with Beetroot latkes
- Beetroot Soup (Borscht) Chicken
- Borsch Beef
- Rosemary braised red cabbage with kabanos Pork
- Beetroot pancakes Dessert
Tips & common questions
How long does Beetroot latkes take to make?
About 45 minutes from start to finish β an estimate based on the 3 steps and 12 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
What can I use instead of lemon?
Try lime. See the substitutions section above for more swaps.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes β use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
Is Beetroot latkes vegetarian?
Its ingredients contain no meat, fish or shellfish, so it is suitable for vegetarians. Check any cheese for animal rennet if that matters to you.
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