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Contributed By: EatingWell
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Tzatziki, a flavorful Greek yogurt sauce laced with cucumber, is a tangy accompaniment for these high-fiber latkes. make it a meal: enjoy with sliced fresh tomatoes and a few kalamata olives or put patties and tzatziki (yogurt sauce) in pita pockets for lunch on the go.

Ingredients

1 pound Zucchini, shredded

2 cups Shredded cooked potato (see Note)

2 Medium shallots, minced, divided

1 Egg, beaten

2 cups Fresh whole-wheat breadcrumbs (see Tip)

1/2 cup Crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese

2 tablespoons Chopped fresh dill, divided

1/2 teaspoon Salt, divided

1/2 teaspoon Freshly ground pepper, divided

2 tablespoons Extra-virgin olive oil, divided

1 cup Low-fat plain yogurt

1/2 Medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and shredded

1 tablespoon Red-wine vinegar

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 450°F. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.

2. Toss zucchini, potato, 3 tablespoons shallot and egg in a large bowl. Add breadcrumbs, feta, 1 tablespoon dill, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; toss to combine. Form the mixture into 12 patties.

3. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 6 patties, cover and cook until crispy and browned on one side, 2 to 5 minutes. Carefully transfer the latkes to the prepared pan, browned-side down. Repeat with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and patties.

4. Transfer the latkes to the oven and bake until firm and heated through, 10 to 12 minutes.

5. Meanwhile, prepare tzatziki: Combine yogurt, cucumber, vinegar, the remaining minced shallot, 1 tablespoon dill and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a small bowl. Serve the latkes with the tzatziki on the side.

Cook's Notes

Note: Shredded cooked potatoes can be found in the refrigerated produce section or dairy section of most supermarkets. Tip: To make fresh breadcrumbs: Trim crusts from firm sandwich bread. Tear bread into pieces and process in a food processor into coarse crumbs. One slice makes about 1/3 cup crumbs.

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