Latkes just got a healthy upgrade with Lifeway Kefir! Here, we’ve dressed our probiotic whole milk kefir up as a Garlic Chive Kefir Dip and served it with crispy potato latkes. This dish makes an excellent appetizer or light meal, is savory and satisfying, and is filled with nutrients. Lifeway Kefir boosts the dip with complete protein and live probiotics, while also serving as a healthier option in place of sour cream used in typical dip recipes. Potatoes are rich in prebiotic fiber, which fuel the probiotics in our kefir, making these latkes a gut-healthy dream!
Our kefir brings more nutrition to the dip and gut-friendly benefits, but it still provides the same creamy mouthfeel as sour cream and acts as an ideal base for dips and dressings. Whip up a batch of these crispy potato latkes with us, and enjoy their delicious flavor and nutritional benefits as you delight in a holiday favorite!
The Benefits of Cultured Dairy for Better Health:
Research continues to show the importance of eating healthy foods, including cultured dairy such as kefir, for optimal digestion and gut health, a strong immune system, and to support the microbiome. Fermented foods like kefir hold important value in this line of research due to the link between the gut-brain axis and overall health. Specifically, kefir has been shown to help diversify the microbiome, improve digestion, reduce inflammation, support healthier blood sugar levels, and improve satiety since the bioavailable protein it contains triggers the release of GLP-1.
Lifeway Kefir is packed with a variety of vital nutrients important for overall health, including bone and muscle health; these include vitamin D3, K, calcium, and vitamin B12. Along with our probiotic-rich kefir, Lifeway also offers artisan-made Farmer Cheese,a creamy, high-protein cheese made with live and active cultures to support healthy muscles and a healthy microbiome. Lifeway Farmer Cheese is easy to spread, free of gums and thickeners, and contains no added salt or sugar for optimal health benefits.
Prep Time: 10 mins Servings: 4-6Ingredients
For the Latkes:
- 1/4 cup avocado oil
- 3 large russet potatoes
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- dash each of salt and pepper
For the Garlic Chive Kefir Dip:
- 1/2 cup Whole Milk Greek Style Plain Kefir
- or Organic Whole Milk Plain Kefir
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp. onion powder
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- dash of black pepper
- 1-2 tsp. fresh chives
Directions
- Make the Latkes: Grate the potatoes and onion. Press potatoes and onion shreds with a towel or cheesecloth to remove all excess liquid.
- Put the potato onion mixture into a large bowl, then add eggs, flour, salt, and pepper. Mix well. Heat avocado oil to medium-high heat in a large skillet.
- Using a large spoon, place potatoes in oil, and flatten with the back of the spoon. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side. Once golden and crispy, put cooked latkes on a wire rack to cool just until slightly warm.
- Prepare the Garlic Chive Kefir Dip: Add Lifeway Kefir and seasonings to a small bowl, and mix well or whisk together.
- Arrange the latkes on large serving platter with the dip, and enjoy!
