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Potato Pancake Appetizers Recipe

Yields1 ServingPrep Time10 minsCook Time25 minsTotal Time35 mins

A unique appetizer is a potato pancake. Top them with smoked salmon, capers, and green onions and serve them with a crunchy apple-celery slaw.

 3 medium Russet potatoes, peeled and grated
 1 egg
 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
 1 tsp. salt
 ¼ tsp. black pepper
 1 grated carrot (1 large)
 1 ½ grated zucchini (2 small)
 ½ low-fat sour cream or plain yogurt
 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil
 1 Tbsp. chopped chives or 1 1/2 tsp. chili powder
1

Preheat oven to 425

2

Wrap potatoes in several layers of paper towels; squeeze to remove excess moisture

3

Beat egg, flour, salt and pepper in large bowl

4

Add potatoes, carrot and zucchini; mix well

5

Oil 2 nonstick baking sheets

6

Place vegetable mixture by heaping spoonfuls onto baking sheets; flatten slightly

7

Bake 8 to 15 minutes, until bottoms are browned

8

Turn; bake 5 to 10 minutes more

9

Stir together sour cream and herbs; serve with warm potatoes