Spaghetti Squash Latkes

A different, but delightful take on Latkes. Perfect for a brunch!
(makes 12)

1 med. spaghetti squash
EVOO, for drizzling
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
1/4 cup finely chopped flat-leaf* parsley
5 sage leaves, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 large egg, lightly beaten*
1/4 cup Pecorino Romano, grated
1/4 cup chickpea flour or GF oat flour (if you can't find either, use all-purpose flour*)
1 t. kosher salt
1/2 t. freshly ground pepper
Peanut or avocado* oil for frying
Sour cream, plain Greek yogurt*, or crème fraiche

Preheat oven to 400. Cut the squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Lightly drizzle the flesh with oil and season with S&P. Roast in the oven, cut-side down on a baking sheet for about 40 mins. or until fork* tender. Allow the squash to cool slightly, then use a fork to shred the squash into strands. Transfer your squash "noodles" to a strainer to drain any excess liquid. In a large bowl, combine the onions, parsley, sage, and garlic. once the spaghetti strands have drained of excess liquid, add them to the bowl with the herbs and toss to coat. Fold in the egg, cheese, flour, and S&P. Toss all of the ingredients together until the mixture is well combined. Using a soup spoon, scoop a generous amount of the squash mixture into your hands and form into patties, one by one, and lightly flatten. Make sure you shape of your patties before heating the oil. Heat 1 T. of oil in a large pan. Once the oil is hot (test it by adding a strand of squash - if it sizzles, you're ready to go), add the patties, make sure not to overcrowd the pan. Depending on the pan size, you should be able to fry about 4-5 latkes at a time. Fry for about 2 mins. or until golden brown and crispy. Flip the latkes and fry another 2 mins. on the other side. Transfer the cooked latkes on to a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat with the rest of the mixture and additional oil. Serve the latkes hot with sour cream, plain Greek yogurt, or crème fraiche.

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