Matzo Meal-Crusted Sweet Potato Latkes with Applesauce

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Crisp-fried sweet potato latkes coated in matzo meal served with a homemade cinnamon-spiced applesauce, perfect for Passover. This Jewish-inspired Passover recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs sweet potatoes, matzo meal, eggs for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 Jewish cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 2 peeled and grated sweet potatoes, 1/2 cup matzo meal, 2 beaten eggs, 1 grated small onion, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Mix thoroughly until the mixture holds together.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1/3 cup vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
  3. Step 3: Scoop 1/4 cup portions of latke batter into the hot oil, flattening each into a 3-inch round. Fry for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crisp at the edges. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
  4. Step 4: For applesauce, combine 3 chopped apples, 1/2 cup water, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1 tbsp honey in a saucepan over medium heat. Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until apples are soft and sauce thickens.
  5. Step 5: Serve sweet potato latkes warm with a side of the cinnamon-spiced applesauce for dipping.

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