Vegetable Latkes

These Latkes are filled with yummy vegetables, carrots, zucchini and spinach. Makes about 8 latkes, or pancakes.

Ingredients:

• 2 Lg. carrots; grated
• 2 Med. zucchini; grated
• 6 Leaves spinach; chopped
• 3/4 c Whole-wheat flour
• 1/4 c Wheat germ
• 2 Eggs; slightly beaten
• 2 tb Soy sauce
• Oil
• 1 large Clove garlic; minced
  

Directions:

1. Place vegetables in a strainer and press out liquid. Transfer to a bowl.
2. Stir in flour and wheat germ.
3. In another bowl, mix together eggs, garlic and soy sauce; add to veggies (if mixture is watery, add additional flour or matzoth meal).
4. Heat enough oil to cover surface of a large, heavy skillet.
5. When hot, drop veggie mixture by soupspoons into the pan.
6. Cook over medium heat until brown and crisp, about 10 minutes. Turn and brown the other side.
7. Serve hot with additional soy sauce to taste.