Sweet Potato & Pear Latkes

What you need:

• 2 lb sweet potatoes (about 2 medium), preferably organic
• 2 pears, preferably organic
• 1 medium onion
• 4 egg whites
• 1/3 c matzo meal
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• Cooking oil spray
• Low-fat sour cream (optional)
• Applesauce (optional)

What you do:

1. Place two nonstick baking sheets in oven and preheat to 450°.
2. Peel potatoes; peel and core pears. Grate all with a food processor. Strain any excess liquid. Grate onion. Set these aside.
3. In large bowl, beat egg whites, matzo meal, cinnamon, and pepper. Stir in potatoes, pears, and onion. Mix until coated.
4. Remove hot baking sheets from oven and spray with cooking oil. Spoon latke mixture onto sheets, forming two dozen 2-inch patties. Bake until golden brown, about 12 to 15 minutes per side, turning once with a spatula. Serve with low-fat sour cream and warm applesauce, if desired.

Per serving: 86 Calories, 3 g Protein, 16 g Carbohydrates, 2 g Fiber, 1 g Total fat, 44 mg Sodium, Vitamin A, Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), Biotin, C, Manganese