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Smoky Sweet Potato Latkes + Paleo Planet Giveaway

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Smoky Sweet Potato Latkes from Paleo Planet

Sweet, smoky, and crisp, these sweet potato latkes are really hard to beat, especially topped with cashew sour cream and applesauce.

To celebrate the one-year anniversary of the release of my cookbook Paleo Planet, I’m sharing one of my favorite recipes from the book–smoky sweet potato latkes–plus a giant giveaway package. If you’re interested in winning a signed copy of the book, a box of grass-fed meat from ButcherBox, and paleo-friendly baking supplies from Rodelle, scroll down to the end of the post to enter. If you already have the book, you can give away the signed copy as a gift and keep the rest of the prizes for yourself. (If you do have the book and especially if you’ve cooked from it, would you consider leaving a candid review on Amazon? They’re so helpful to me and to potential readers. Thank you so much!)

Paleo Planet is a collection of gluten-free, grain-free recipes inspired by cuisines from all around the world, including over 125 recipes (and over 80 that are Whole30 compliant–get the full list here!). All of the recipes are dairy free with the exception of ghee, which can be swapped out if you’re avoiding it. The book includes a full chapter of sauces, spice blends, and pantry staples you can make at home, from za’atar to spiced ghee to almond milk, to ensure your paleo meals are extra delicious, along with three chapters of main dishes (poultry, beef, pork, & lamb, and seafood). These include paleo versions of well-known favorites like moussaka, pad see ew, and chiles rellenos plus dishes that may be new to you, like kaddo bourani, an irresistible Afghan pumpkin dish, and ají de gallina, a Peruvian chicken dish cooked with ají amarillo chile paste. The cookbook also includes a chapter for appetizers, soups, salads, and snacks, a chapter of vegetable sides, and of course a dessert chapter.

Paleo Planet by Becky Winkler

I’m so excited to be partnering with ButcherBox and Rodelle to bring you a prize package full of wholesome ingredients that you can use to make recipes from Paleo Planet as well as anything else you’re whipping up this season. Rodelle is providing their high-quality vanilla beans, vanilla extract, and baking cocoa, which can be used in a myriad of desserts from the book, from Black Forest Cake to Millionaire’s Shortbread to Mexican Brownies. ButcherBox is providing a box of their 100% grass-fed meat, conveniently packaged in individual servings and shipped straight to your door on dry ice. Their meat is my go-to for all the carnivorous recipes in my book, from Milanesa to Australian Burgers to Honey Chipotle Short Ribs.

Smoky Sweet Potato Latkes from Paleo Planet

And don’t let me forget about these smoky sweet potato latkes! They’re a delicious twist on the classic potato latke, with just the right balance of sweet, salty, and smoky tastes. Even my fiancé, who’s decidedly sweet-potato averse, enjoys these. There’s something about a crisp latke that’s really hard to turn down! While these are perfect for Hanukkah, they’re also just a great fall appetizer or side for any meal that needs a little extra something special. Also, they make a scrumptious breakfast with a crispy egg on top!

I’d love to hear about your favorite international dish and/or cuisine in the comments!

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Sweet, smoky, and crisp, these sweet potato latkes are really hard to beat, especially topped with cashew sour cream and applesauce.
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Recipe type: Gluten free, Grain free, Paleo, Vegetarian
Serves: 16 latkes (4 servings)
Ingredients
For the sweet potato latkes:
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 2 pounds)
  • 1 medium red onion
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ teaspoon bittersweet smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon flaky sea salt, plus more for serving
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon tapioca flour
  • Ghee or avocado oil, for frying
  • Cashew sour cream and/or applesauce, for serving
For the cashew sour cream:
  • 1 cup raw cashews
  • ½ cup water
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
  1. Peel the sweet potatoes and onion, and grate them using a food processor or the large holes of a box grater. Wrap the grated vegetables in a kitchen towel and squeeze out as much moisture as you can.
  2. Beat the eggs, paprika, salt, a few grinds of black pepper, and the cayenne in a large bowl. Add the grated sweet potato and onion and tapioca flour and mix well.
  3. Line a large plate with paper towels. Add enough ghee to a large skillet to coat the bottom of the pan, and heat over medium-high heat.
  4. Use a measuring spoon to scoop out heaping tablespoons of batter, flattening them into round pancakes with your hands and adding them to the skillet, making sure not to crowd the latkes. Fry until deep golden brown on the bottom, 3 to 4 minutes, then carefully flip and cook until well browned on the second side, 2 to 3 minutes more. Transfer to the paper towel–lined plate.
  5. Add more ghee if the skillet looks dry, and fry the remaining latkes.
  6. Serve hot, sprinkled with flaky sea salt and topped with cashew sour cream if desired.
To make the cashew cream:
  1. Soak the cashews in very hot water for 15 minutes, then drain and rinse. Add the cashews to a blender along with the remaining ingredients and process until very smooth.

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  3. I love eating Italian food however I will eat almost any dessert and start with that! I have a weakness for anything yeasty like doughnuts and strudels,

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  6. Sweet potatoe recipe anyway is my family’s favorite. We do love Mediteranean, especially loving olives dishes. Keep your great recipes coming!

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  9. I’ve been slowly transitioning my family’s eating into a healthier lifestyle without noticing. I am sure this will be a hit!

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  13. I love Thai food! actually, I haven’t tasted food I don’t like 😉 but, I’m not well-traveled, so there’s much I still need to experience.

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  19. My favorite food/cuisine is Italian and I love everything on the menu at DiCostanza’s in Marcus Hook, PA. The best Italian Hoagies ever!! I love the taste of the tomatoes and sage

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  22. Well, I’d have to say my favorite cuisine is Italian. I love pizza especially, but also could not live without pasta!

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  28. My favorite food is Chinese, luckily I have the best paleo BBQ pork recipe that I make then I make cauliflower fried rice with it.

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  29. The latkes look delicious and will make them for the family, unfortunately, I cannot have eggs. That tamale pie has caught my eye OMGosh!! How is it that I don’t follow you??? I’m so glad I was tagged to follow.

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    • Thank you so much, Mileni–so glad to have you here! I’m not sure whether there is a good way to make latkes egg-free, but my book does have over 90 egg-free recipes in it, listed in an index in the back :).

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  30. Those look so decadent and delicious.. I have never tried latkes before! I do,however, love anything with a good crisp! I would have to say my favorite cuisine is Italian!

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    • Thank you so much, Jennifer! I think Indian is my all-time favorite cuisine, too–just had it for dinner tonight :). There are lots of Indian recipes in the book!

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  42. Delicious! I love latkes and how crispy they are. I’ve made potato ones and a mixed bath of potato and parsnip, and both were a hit. I love sweet potato so I have no doubt these will get my approval. Just wondering if the giveaway is open internationally?

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    • Thank you so much, Rebecca! Love the idea of parsnips in latkes and will have to try it. Unfortunately, we’re only able to ship to U.S. addresses for this giveaway–I’m sorry!

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