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Smoky Sweet Potato Latkes + Paleo Planet Giveaway

November 7, 2016 By Becky 87 Comments

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!

4.9 from 12 reviews
Smoky Sweet Potato Latkes
 
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Prep time
15 mins
Cook time
15 mins
Total time
30 mins
 
Sweet, smoky, and crisp, these sweet potato latkes are really hard to beat, especially topped with cashew sour cream and applesauce.
Author: Becky Winkler
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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Comments

  1. Kristin P. says

    November 14, 2016 at 10:57 pm

    I love to try different cuisines but I really enjoy Indian good!

    Reply
    • Becky says

      November 15, 2016 at 10:05 am

      Indian is one of my very favorites, too!

      Reply
  2. Arlene says

    November 14, 2016 at 10:06 pm

    I love Latin American food the best. ♥ And these latkes look tasty!

    Reply
    • Becky says

      November 15, 2016 at 10:04 am

      Yes! So good and so varied. And thanks!!

      Reply
  3. September Dee says

    November 14, 2016 at 8:59 pm

    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,

    Reply
    • Becky says

      November 15, 2016 at 10:04 am

      Yeasty desserts certainly do have something special about them!

      Reply
  4. Jen says

    November 14, 2016 at 6:58 pm

    I love Mediterranean food, like Italian and Greek!

    Reply
    • Becky says

      November 14, 2016 at 8:39 pm

      Me too!!

      Reply
  5. robert shook says

    November 14, 2016 at 6:18 pm

    I would have to say Mexican is my favorite too!

    Reply
    • Becky says

      November 14, 2016 at 8:39 pm

      Mexican food is getting lots of well-deserved love!

      Reply
  6. Debra Miller says

    November 14, 2016 at 6:09 pm

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

    Reply
    • Becky says

      November 14, 2016 at 8:38 pm

      Thanks, Debra! I am trying really hard to like olives–what’s your favorite way to enjoy them?

      Reply
  7. Nan says

    November 14, 2016 at 5:56 pm

    I love most every food, but lately Indian has been my favorite .. Thanks for the yummy recipes!

    Reply
    • Becky says

      November 14, 2016 at 8:36 pm

      Indian is a favorite of mine, too!

      Reply
  8. Holly Boland says

    November 14, 2016 at 4:25 pm

    I love to try new foods, especially new Asian dishes. The cookbook looks amazing!

    Reply
    • Becky says

      November 14, 2016 at 8:29 pm

      Thank you so much, Holly!

      Reply
  9. Amber Mayhugh says

    November 14, 2016 at 3:52 pm

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

    Reply
    • Becky says

      November 14, 2016 at 7:58 pm

      That’s awesome, Amber–good for you! Love the idea of a sneak-attack of healthy food.

      Reply
  10. Beth Mason says

    November 14, 2016 at 2:43 pm

    I love sweet potatoes, so I know I would love the latkes. My fave cuisine is Mediterranean! Thanks.

    Reply
    • Becky says

      November 14, 2016 at 7:58 pm

      Mediterranean encompasses so many delicious dishes! 🙂

      Reply
  11. 1stopmom says

    November 14, 2016 at 2:19 pm

    I love to try new food! My favorite is roasted duck. I had it at Disney World years ago and it was delicious!

    Reply
    • Becky says

      November 14, 2016 at 7:57 pm

      Wow, didn’t know they had that at Disney! I do love Peking duck but haven’t tried it many other ways.

      Reply
  12. Toni says

    November 14, 2016 at 2:11 pm

    Favorite cuisine to eat is Indian, favorite to cook is Mexican. Yum yum.

    Reply
    • Becky says

      November 14, 2016 at 7:54 pm

      Two of my favorites as well!

      Reply
  13. Natalie J Vandenberghe says

    November 14, 2016 at 2:11 pm

    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.

    Reply
    • Becky says

      November 14, 2016 at 7:55 pm

      That’s great that you’ve liked everything! 🙂

      Reply
  14. BONNIE ELLIS says

    November 14, 2016 at 12:57 pm

    I love all kinds of foods, but especially baked goods whose recipes originate in Germany.

    Reply
    • Becky says

      November 14, 2016 at 7:54 pm

      Love that you gave such a specific answer! I went to Germany years ago and really enjoyed the käsebrot.

      Reply
  15. Felice says

    November 14, 2016 at 12:52 pm

    These look amazing. I love so many different cuisines, but my favorite is Thai.

    Reply
    • Becky says

      November 14, 2016 at 7:52 pm

      Thai is one of my very favorites, too!

      Reply
  16. Calshondra Williams says

    November 14, 2016 at 12:33 pm

    My favorite cuisines would be Mexican, Soulfood, and Chinese.

    Reply
    • Becky says

      November 14, 2016 at 7:48 pm

      Those are all so scrumptious!

      Reply
  17. Dee Fedor says

    November 14, 2016 at 12:07 pm

    Love everything Italian! These sweet potatoes look YUMMY!

    Reply
    • Becky says

      November 14, 2016 at 7:47 pm

      Lots of votes for Italian! 🙂

      Reply
  18. Nicole Boyd says

    November 14, 2016 at 11:56 am

    I think I could eat these every day, multiple times, forever!!!!!

    Reply
    • Becky says

      November 14, 2016 at 7:44 pm

      Me too, Nicole!!

      Reply
  19. Ruth McIver says

    November 14, 2016 at 11:44 am

    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

    Reply
    • Becky says

      November 14, 2016 at 7:38 pm

      Tomatoes and sage are a great combo!

      Reply
  20. Brittany Koelmel says

    November 13, 2016 at 2:49 pm

    My favorite cuisine is Japanese! I love making traditional dishes:)

    Reply
    • Becky says

      November 14, 2016 at 7:38 pm

      So cool! I have a lot more to learn about Japanese cuisine but love what I’ve tried.

      Reply
  21. Kelly M. says

    November 13, 2016 at 1:55 pm

    I grew up on authentic Tex-Mex, and I still think it doesn’t get any better!

    Reply
    • Becky says

      November 14, 2016 at 7:37 pm

      Yes, Tex-Mex is hard to beat! I lived in Houston for 4 years and miss it so much for that reason.

      Reply
  22. Jeffrey says

    November 13, 2016 at 1:01 pm

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

    Reply
    • Becky says

      November 14, 2016 at 7:36 pm

      Italian is getting a lot of mentions! 🙂

      Reply
  23. Julie says

    November 12, 2016 at 11:38 pm

    I like Italian cuisine. There are so many delicious cheesy dishes.

    Reply
    • Becky says

      November 13, 2016 at 10:03 am

      Yes! Italian is delicious!

      Reply
  24. Manda Shank says

    November 12, 2016 at 8:59 pm

    Love Indian food.

    Reply
    • Becky says

      November 12, 2016 at 9:53 pm

      Me too, Manda! Definitely one of my top 3.

      Reply
  25. karen r says

    November 12, 2016 at 1:37 am

    I love Mexican food – I could eat it every day

    Reply
    • Becky says

      November 12, 2016 at 10:00 am

      You’re not alone, Karen!!

      Reply
  26. Jessica DeMay says

    November 11, 2016 at 10:30 pm

    These look so good! I’d have to say my favorite cuisine is Mexican 🙂

    Reply
    • Becky says

      November 12, 2016 at 9:59 am

      Thank you, Jessica! I love Mexican, too!

      Reply
  27. Brenda K says

    November 11, 2016 at 10:24 pm

    I love Thai food-I have it on my birthday every year! These latkes look great. I’ll have to try them!

    Reply
    • Becky says

      November 12, 2016 at 9:58 am

      Thanks, Brenda! I love Thai food, too. What a great birthday tradition!

      Reply
  28. Annamarie V says

    November 11, 2016 at 7:33 pm

    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.

    Reply
    • Becky says

      November 11, 2016 at 8:40 pm

      Ooh, that sounds good! What recipe do you use?

      Reply
      • Annamarie V says

        November 15, 2016 at 11:20 am

        It’s from the first Well Fed cookbook, I have used it so much the book is falling apart.

        Reply
  29. Mileni says

    November 11, 2016 at 7:33 pm

    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.

    Reply
    • Becky says

      November 11, 2016 at 8:39 pm

      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 :).

      Reply
  30. Starla says

    November 9, 2016 at 10:06 am

    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!

    Reply
    • Becky says

      November 10, 2016 at 9:13 pm

      You have to try latkes! If you love crispy things, I know you’ll be a big fan.

      Reply
  31. Janie Penn says

    November 8, 2016 at 9:24 pm

    … they’re so pretty & delicious looking!

    Reply
    • Becky says

      November 10, 2016 at 9:13 pm

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  32. paige c says

    November 8, 2016 at 4:11 pm

    I LOVE thai food!

    Reply
    • Becky says

      November 8, 2016 at 5:30 pm

      Me too!! I think my 3 favorites are probably Indian, Thai, and Caribbean/Central American.

      Reply
  33. stacey says

    November 8, 2016 at 12:17 pm

    Those look SO yummy!

    Reply
    • Becky says

      November 8, 2016 at 5:29 pm

      Thank you, Stacey!

      Reply
  34. Vanessa says

    November 8, 2016 at 11:25 am

    Looks delicious! We love sweet potatoes in our house!

    Reply
    • Becky says

      November 8, 2016 at 5:29 pm

      Thanks, Vanessa! I am huge fan but have to trick my fiancé into eating them 😉

      Reply
  35. Emily W says

    November 8, 2016 at 9:24 am

    Cannot wait to try these with breakfast and for Hanukkah

    Reply
    • Becky says

      November 8, 2016 at 10:01 am

      Thanks, Emily! Let me know what you think 🙂

      Reply
  36. celia husmann says

    November 8, 2016 at 2:25 am

    My favorite food is South Indian!

    Reply
    • Becky says

      November 8, 2016 at 10:00 am

      Another vote for Indian cuisine! I love South Indian, too–I have a particular weakness for dosa.

      Reply
  37. Medha says

    November 8, 2016 at 12:09 am

    These latkes look awesome! I’m all about sweet potatoes in everything, and latkes are one of my favorite ways to eat potatoes 🙂

    Reply
    • Becky says

      November 8, 2016 at 9:58 am

      Thank you, Medha! I’m all about the sweet potatoes, too 🙂

      Reply
  38. Nancy says

    November 8, 2016 at 12:05 am

    I like cuisine from Mexico.

    Reply
    • Becky says

      November 8, 2016 at 9:57 am

      I love Mexican food, too! There are a bunch of Mexican recipes in Paleo Planet 🙂

      Reply
  39. Julia Mueller says

    November 7, 2016 at 10:30 pm

    I absolutely love latkes and it’s been ages since I’ve made them! I’ll definitely need to try out your recipe. Awesome giveaway, m’dear!

    Reply
    • Becky says

      November 8, 2016 at 9:56 am

      Thank you so much, Julia! Hope you love them as much as we do!

      Reply
  40. Batsheva Ribiat says

    November 7, 2016 at 10:08 pm

    Those look and sound incredible!! I love the smoky aspect to them! So clever!

    Reply
    • Becky says

      November 7, 2016 at 10:09 pm

      Thank you so much, Batsheva!

      Reply
  41. Jennifer says

    November 7, 2016 at 9:51 pm

    Those latkes look delicious- can’t wait to try them. As for international cuisine… I love Indian food!

    Reply
    • Becky says

      November 7, 2016 at 10:01 pm

      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!

      Reply
  42. Rebecca says

    November 7, 2016 at 8:07 pm

    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?

    Reply
    • Becky says

      November 7, 2016 at 9:13 pm

      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!

      Reply
  43. Get Inspired Everyday! says

    November 7, 2016 at 5:41 pm

    I could eat these for breakfast, lunch, and dinner – no problem with those incredibly crispy edges (and the addition of smoked paprika is genius)!

    Reply
    • Becky says

      November 7, 2016 at 9:12 pm

      Thank you so much, Kari!

      Reply

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