Sweet Potato Latkes

Makes 6 to 8 servings

4 large sweet potatoes (3 pounds total), peeled

1 large onion (1 pound), halved

4 large eggs

1 cup flour

Salt and pepper to taste

1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

11/2 cups oil (blend of canola and olive oil) for frying

1.

Grate the potatoes and onions on a box grater.

2.

Add eggs, flour, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Mix well.

3.

Heat oil in cast-iron pan.

4.

With a measuring cup scoop out 1/3 cup of mixture and form into pancake. Slide into the hot oil, and cook 8 to 10 minutes on each side.

Per serving (based on 8): 310 calories, 8 grams protein, 52 grams carbohydrates, 10 grams sugar, 8 grams fat, 106 milligrams cholesterol, 131 milligrams sodium, 6 grams dietary fiber.