Char’s Zucchini Pancakes
About August we are looking for as many ways as possible to use up the zucchini that is overtaking the garden. Our neighbor, Charlotte Welch, came up with this recipe for zucchini pancakes. It’s the best we’ve ever found. They can be served for breakfast or brunch and even as a side for dinner. Personally, I like them with Thai Sweet Chili Sauce or red pepper jelly, but you can serve them with butter or butter and syrup.
Char’s Zucchini Pancakes
Ingredients
- 2 cups grated zucchini
- ½ cup flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoon melted butter
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 large shallot or small onion (optional)
Instructions
- Cut zucchini in half lengthwise and scoop out seeds and soft center part. Grate it into a bowl, skin included, and then squeeze out as much water as possible. I do a handful at a time.
- Finely dice the shallot or onion if you choose to add it in. Fry it in a little oil until translucent.
- Mix all ingredients together.
- Cook on a griddle at medium heat.
- Serve plain or with your choice of topping.
Nutrition Facts
Char’s Zucchini Pancakes
Serves: 2
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Amount Per Serving: 2 pancakes
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| Calories | 411.51 kcal | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 25.82 g | 39.7% | |
| Saturated Fat 14.88 g | 74.4% | |
| Trans Fat 0.48 g | ||
| Cholesterol 215.77 mg | 71.9% | |
| Sodium 675.36 mg | 28.1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 22.83 g | 7.6% | |
| Dietary Fiber 1.9 g | 7.6% | |
| Sugars 4.67 g | ||
| Protein 22.5 g | ||
| Vitamin A 28.38 % | Vitamin C 24.66 % | |
| Calcium 57.69 % | Iron 10.71 % | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Notes
The pancakes will cook slower than a typical flour pancake.
Serve with butter, butter and syrup, Thai Sweet Chili Sauce, or Red Pepper Jelly.
The addition of the shallot or onion is my innovation, and it's good if you tend toward savory flavors.