Potato Turnip Pancakes

Potato Side Dish - Side Dish

Potato pancakes with a twist. This is a great way to get your kids to try turnips. By adding a side of applesauce and a dollop of sour cream it makes a wonderful family meal.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 35 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Potato Turnip Pancakes

Ingredients

2 large potatoes

finely grated

2 large turnips

finely grated

1 yellow onion

finely grated

1 egg

beaten

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil

1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill

1 teaspoon salt

ground black pepper to taste

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

or more as needed

2 cups sunflower oil

or as needed

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Mix grated potatoes turnips and onion together in a bowl draining off any excess liquid. Mix egg parsley basil dill salt and pepper into potato mixture. Stir flour into potato mixture adding enough flour to make a thick batter.

Step 2

Heat enough oil to fill the bottom of a heavy skillet to 1/4-inch depth over medium-high heat.

Step 3

Working in batches of 3 or 4 pancakes spoon batter 1/4 cup per pancake into hot oil and flatten to make 1/2-inch thick pancakes. Fry pancakes in the hot oil until golden brown 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer pancakes to a paper towel-lined plate.

Nutritional Information

Potato Turnip Pancakes

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 206.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 4.6g 9%

Carbohydrates: 29.4g 10%

Dietary Fiber: 4.3g 17%

Sugars: 4.1g

Fat: 8.4g 13%

Saturated Fat: 1.2g 6%

Cholesterol: 31mg 10%

Vitamin A Iu: 167.5IU 3%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.8mg 22%

Vitamin B6: 0.5mg 29%

Vitamin C: 39.9mg 66%

Folate: 43.2mcg 11%

Calcium: 46mg 5%

Iron: 1.6mg 9%

Magnesium: 39.7mg 14%

Potassium: 686.6mg 19%

Sodium: 449.1mg 18%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 17%

Calories From Fat: 75.6

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.